ce1 daai6 paau3車大炮车大炮
Jyutpingce1 daai6 paau3
Yalechē daaih paau
Definition
To brag, boast, or lie in an exaggerated way about one's abilities or achievements.
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How it's used
Carrying a strong sense of skepticism, this phrase is used to dismiss someone who is clearly exaggerating or making up stories to sound impressive. It often implies that the speaker finds the person's claims ridiculous or annoying rather than just mildly boastful. It is common to hear it used in the structure 喺度車大炮 to describe the ongoing action of someone spinning a yarn.
Examples
He is always bragging, acting like he is so amazing.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal or professional settings, as it is quite blunt and can be considered rude or insulting. It is strictly for casual conversation among friends or when venting about someone you do not trust.
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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.
