coi2 nei5 dou1 saang1 cau3 wu4睬你都生臭狐
Jyutpingcoi2 nei5 dou1 saang1 cau3 wu4
Yalechói néih dōu sāang chau wùh
Definition
Expression of complete dismissal, indicating one has no interest in paying attention to or helping someone.
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How it's used
This expression is a colorful way to dismiss someone's unreasonable request or presence. It implies that paying attention to the person is so absurd that it would result in a ridiculous physical consequence like growing smelly armpits. It carries a strong sense of disdain and is typically used when you want to make it clear that you have absolutely no intention of engaging with the other party.
Examples
He asked me to lend him money, dream on!
You want me to clean up your mess? Not a chance.
Related words
Common phrases
dream on
Common mistake
Do not use this in formal or professional settings, as it is highly dismissive and can be considered rude or aggressive. It is strictly for informal arguments or when dealing with someone who is being particularly annoying or demanding.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
