cang4 ceot1 bat1 kung4層出不窮层出不穷
Jyutpingcang4 ceot1 bat1 kung4
Yalechàhng chēut bāt kùhng
Definition
To emerge in an endless stream; to occur repeatedly or incessantly.
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How it's used
Often used to describe negative or annoying phenomena like scams, problems, or excuses. It carries a sense of weariness or frustration regarding the relentless nature of these occurrences. While it is a four character idiom, it fits naturally into spoken Cantonese sentences when you want to emphasize that something is happening repeatedly without end.
Examples
Scams have been emerging one after another lately, everyone be careful.
Why do you have such an endless stream of excuses?
Related words
Common phrases
methods emerging one after another
problems emerging one after another
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe positive things, as it almost exclusively highlights an overwhelming or persistent frequency of undesirable events.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
