baa1 zaa1巴喳
Jyutpingbaa1 zaa1
Yalebā jā
Definition
Arrogant, noisy, and annoyingly talkative, usually describing women.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong negative connotation and is almost exclusively applied to women. It describes a specific blend of being loud, opinionated, and intrusive, often implying that the person is being unnecessarily aggressive or sharp-tongued. It is rarely used to describe men, who might instead be called 嘈或者寸.
Examples
That woman is so arrogant and noisy, she is always scolding people in the street.
Stop being so meddlesome and noisy, can you be a bit quieter?
Related words
Common phrases
noisy and chattering incessantly
Common mistake
Do not use this word to describe someone who is simply loud or energetic. It specifically implies an annoying, meddling, or abrasive personality that disrupts others.
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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.
