coeng3 deoi3 toi4 hei3唱對台戲唱对台戏

Jyutpingcoeng3 deoi3 toi4 hei3

Yalecheung deui tòih hei

Definition

To put on a rival show; to openly oppose, compete with, or present a different idea from someone.

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How it's used

Originating from traditional Chinese opera, this idiom describes a situation where two rival troupes set up stages opposite each other to compete for the same audience. In modern conversation, it implies a deliberate, often stubborn, attempt to undermine someone else's plan or opinion. It carries a sense of active, public opposition rather than just a simple disagreement.

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日tung4同ngo5我coeng3唱deoi3對toi4台hei3戲，zan1真hai6係hou2好faan4煩。

He is always going against me, it is so annoying.

nei5你zou6做me1咩jiu3要tung4同ngo5我coeng3唱deoi3對toi4台hei3戲aa4呀？

Why do you have to oppose everything I say?

Common phrases

gu3故ji3意coeng3唱deoi3對toi4台hei3戲

deliberately act in opposition

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a literal musical term, but it is strictly used to describe interpersonal conflict or strategic opposition. It is not used for minor differences of opinion but rather for persistent, intentional obstruction.