caap3 hau2插口
Jyutpingcaap3 hau2
Yalechaap háu
Definition
To interrupt; to cut into a conversation.
colloquialcommunicationdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of breaking into a conversation that is already in progress. It carries a negative connotation, implying that the speaker is being rude or impatient by not waiting for their turn. It is distinct from simply joining a conversation, as it emphasizes the disruption of someone else's flow.
Examples
Don't interrupt while others are speaking.
He always likes to interrupt, it's so annoying.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 插嘴, which is a near-identical synonym but often feels slightly more informal or aggressive depending on the context. Both are used to describe interrupting, but 插口 is slightly more common in general descriptions of the behavior.
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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.
