baa3 aa3霸掗霸挜
Jyutpingbaa3 aa3
Yaleba a
Definition
Overbearing, domineering, or bossy; describing someone who is pushy and domineering.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong negative connotation, specifically targeting someone who asserts authority or control where they have no right to do so. It is frequently used to describe neighbors, colleagues, or bosses who micromanage or impose their will on others. The term implies an annoying, suffocating presence rather than just a powerful one.
Examples
He is very overbearing and always wants people to listen to him.
Related words
Common phrases
to have an overbearing personality
domineering character
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 霸道, which is a more standard term for being overbearing or unreasonable. 霸掗 is specifically colloquial and carries a more personal, localized flavor of being a nuisance or a busybody.
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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.
