caau2 zeoi2吵嘴
Jyutpingcaau2 zeoi2
Yalecháau jéui
Definition
To quarrel, bicker, or argue, usually in a relatively minor or lighthearted way.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on petty, repetitive, or minor verbal friction rather than a serious confrontation. It often implies a dynamic where the parties involved might actually be close, such as siblings or a couple, rather than enemies. Unlike 鬧交, which can imply a heated or significant conflict, this suggests a lighter, almost habitual back and forth.
Examples
That couple is always bickering.
Why are you two bickering again?
Related words
Common phrases
bickering all the time
Common mistake
Avoid using this for serious arguments or legal disputes, as it trivializes the situation. It is strictly for informal, minor disagreements.
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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.
