ci1 sin3痴線痴线
Jyutpingci1 sin3
Yalechī sin
Definition
Crazy; insane; out of one's mind.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Used as both an adjective to describe someone behaving irrationally and as an interjection to express disbelief or annoyance. It is extremely common in casual settings but should be avoided in professional or formal environments. When used as an interjection, it often carries a tone of exasperation or playful shock.
Examples
What are you doing, are you crazy?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone with a clinical mental health condition, as it is strictly colloquial slang for eccentric or irrational behavior. Using it in a serious context can be perceived as highly offensive.
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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.
