ceoi1 meng6催命

Jyutpingceoi1 meng6

Yalechēui mehng

動詞

Definition

To press or urge someone very urgently, often to an annoying degree.

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How it's used

Literally meaning to hasten one's life, this expression is used hyperbolically to describe someone who is being excessively impatient or demanding. It carries a strong sense of annoyance and is usually directed at someone whose constant nagging feels like they are trying to rush you to an early grave. It is much more aggressive and informal than standard words for urging like 催促.

Examples

nei5你zou6做mat1乜ceoi1催meng6命gam3咁joeng2樣ceoi1催ngo5我aa4呀？

Why are you pressuring me like your life depends on it?

jau6又ceoi1催meng6命laa3喇，bei3畀do1多loeng5兩fan1分zung1鐘ngo5我dak1得m4唔dak1得？

Pressing me again? Can you give me two more minutes?

Common phrases

ceoi1催meng6命gwai2鬼

a person who is constantly nagging or rushing others

Common mistake

Do not use this in professional or formal settings, as it implies the other person is being unreasonable and annoying. It is strictly for casual, heated, or joking arguments among friends or family.