baa1 baa1 bai3巴巴閉巴巴闭
Jyutpingbaa1 baa1 bai3
Yalebā bā bai
Definition
Arrogant, showy, or making a big fuss; can also mean impressive or extraordinary.
- arrogant, bossy, or making a big scene or fuss
- impressive, amazing, or extraordinary
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How it's used
This reduplicated form emphasizes the sense of being overly flashy or conceited compared to the base form. It often carries a negative connotation of someone acting superior or flaunting their status. You will frequently hear it used to describe someone who thinks they are a big deal when they are actually just being annoying.
Examples
He is always showing off, acting like he is so impressive.
Why are you being so arrogant?
Related words
Common phrases
arrogant and showy
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being good at something; it specifically implies an attitude of arrogance or showiness that others find off-putting.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
