caang4 gai1傖雞伧鸡
Jyutpingcaang4 gai1
Yalechàahng gāi
Definition
Unreasonable, loud, and domineering, especially of a woman.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
This term describes someone who is petty, mean-spirited, or unnecessarily difficult in their interactions with others. It carries a strong negative connotation and is typically used to criticize someone's personality or behavior in a heated moment. While it is quite informal, it is widely understood and frequently used among friends to vent about annoying people.
Examples
They are so bitchy and always target me.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with words describing someone who is simply stingy or cheap, as this specifically targets a person's unpleasant or spiteful attitude rather than their spending habits.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
