ci1 maa1 gan1黐孖筋
Jyutpingci1 maa1 gan1
Yalechī mā gān
Definition
Crazy; insane; out of one's mind.
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How it's used
This expression is a more emphatic and playful version of 黐筋. It carries a slightly more informal and sometimes teasing tone, often used when someone is behaving in a way that is absurd or nonsensical rather than genuinely mentally ill. It is common to hear it used among friends to call out silly or illogical behavior.
Examples
Why are you acting crazy?
Related words
Common phrases
crazy stuff
Common mistake
Avoid using this term in professional or formal settings, as it can be perceived as offensive or dismissive when directed at someone you do not know well. It is strictly for casual, peer-to-peer interaction.
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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.
