caai2 soeng5 mun4踩上門踩上门
Jyutpingcaai2 soeng5 mun4
Yalecháai séuhng mùhn
Definition
To actively go to someone's turf or home to challenge, harass, or confront them.
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How it's used
This phrase carries a strong sense of confrontation and deliberate provocation. It implies that the person entering the space is doing so with hostile intent or to assert dominance. While it can refer to physical locations like a home or office, it is also frequently used metaphorically to describe challenging someone in their own social or professional circle.
Examples
Why did you suddenly come over here to pick a fight?
That group of people came over to our place on purpose last night to protest.
Related words
Common phrases
to come over to pick a fight
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply visiting someone. Using this phrase implies you are an uninvited guest looking for trouble, so it is highly offensive if used to describe a friendly visit.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
