cong4 tau4 daa2 gaau1 cong4 mei5 wo6床頭打交床尾和床头打交床尾和
Jyutpingcong4 tau4 daa2 gaau1 cong4 mei5 wo6
Yalechòhng tàuh dá gāau chòhng méih woh
Definition
A couple's quarrel does not last long; minor marital disputes are quickly and easily resolved.
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How it's used
This idiom describes the cyclical nature of minor domestic disputes between couples who reconcile quickly. It emphasizes that the conflict is transient and does not threaten the relationship. It is often used by outsiders to dismiss a couple's bickering as trivial or expected.
Examples
That couple is always having little tiffs and making up right away.
Why worry? They always make up after a quick argument.
Related words
Common phrases
a married couple having a quick spat and making up
Common mistake
Do not use this phrase to describe serious conflicts or long term relationship issues, as it implies the disagreement is lighthearted or easily resolved. Using it in a situation where a couple is genuinely distressed can sound dismissive or insensitive.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
