cit3 naai5切奶

Jyutpingcit3 naai5
Yalechit náaih

Definition

A type of dance in Thailand.

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How it's used

This term refers specifically to a viral dance style originating from Thailand that became popular on social media in Hong Kong. It is a loanword based on the phonetic sound of the Thai lyrics, which sound like 'che-nai' to Cantonese speakers. It is almost exclusively used in informal contexts when discussing internet trends or nightlife.

Examples

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He really likes going to Thailand to dance the 'che-nai'.
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Do you know how to dance the 'che-nai'?

Related words

see alsotiu3 mou5跳舞tiu móuh

Common phrases

to dance the 'che-nai'

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cung4 zaap6
叢集丛集
To collect, gather, cluster, or accumulate.
cin4 jan1
前因
The antecedent, cause, or origin of an event; things that happened in the past.
co3 sat1
錯失错失
To miss out on; to let something slip by or be lost through failing to seize it.
cung4 loi4
從來从来
Always; from the past until now, usually followed by a negative to mean never.
ceoi1 min4 kuk1
催眠曲
Lullaby; soft music played to help someone fall asleep.
coeng4 fong1 jing4
長方形长方形
Rectangle; a four-sided shape with four right angles and equal opposite sides.
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