cou4 dou3 caak3 lau4嘈到拆樓嘈到拆楼
Jyutpingcou4 dou3 caak3 lau4
Yalechòuh dou chaak làuh
Definition
Extremely noisy and loud, as if the sound waves could demolish a building.
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How it's used
This expression uses hyperbole to emphasize an unbearable level of noise. It is typically used to complain about neighbors, children, or rowdy crowds rather than describing mechanical sounds or music. The structure often involves the particle 咁 at the end to complete the comparison.
Examples
They are having a party at home and it's deafeningly loud.
Keep it down, you guys are seriously making a racket.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe high-pitched sounds like a whistle or a siren, as it specifically refers to the volume and chaotic nature of human-generated noise or general commotion.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
