baau3 hau2 hoeng2爆口響爆口响
Jyutpingbaau3 hau2 hoeng2
Yalebaau háu héung
Definition
To accidentally leak a secret or let something slip.
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How it's used
Carries a slightly more dramatic or accusatory tone than simply saying someone leaked information. It is often used when a secret was meant to be kept strictly between a few people and someone broke that trust. The imagery suggests a sudden, explosive release of information that cannot be taken back.
Examples
Make sure you don't spill the beans, this matter is very secret.
Who exactly leaked the secret and caused the whole thing to be exposed?
Related words
Common phrases
accidentally let the secret slip
to have one's secret leaked by someone else
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply telling someone something. It specifically implies revealing information that was meant to remain confidential or hidden, often leading to negative consequences for the parties involved.
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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.
