cou4 cou4 bai3 bai3嘈嘈閉閉嘈嘈闭闭

Jyutpingcou4 cou4 bai3 bai3

Yalechòuh chòuh bai bai

Definition

To be very noisy, especially by making a racket, chatter, or arguing.

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How it's used

This reduplicated form emphasizes a sense of persistent or annoying noise that disrupts the environment. It is often used to express irritation towards people who are bickering or just talking too loudly in a public space. Unlike simple verbs for noise, this carries a strong subjective feeling of being bothered by the lack of peace.

Examples

nei5你dei6哋loeng5兩go3個m4唔hou2好zoi3再cou4嘈cou4嘈bai3閉bai3閉laa1啦。

You two, stop making so much noise.

keoi5佢dei6哋喺hai2出ceot1面min6嘈cou4嘈cou4閉bai3閉bai3做zou6乜mat1呀？

What are they making all that noise for outside?

Common phrases

cou4嘈cou4嘈bai3閉bai3閉gam3咁

being so noisy

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe mechanical or inanimate noise like a loud engine or construction work. It is strictly reserved for human behavior, specifically when people are talking, arguing, or acting rowdy.