cyun3 jiu5竄擾窜扰

Jyutpingcyun3 jiu5

Yalechyun yíuh

Definition

To be harassed or assaulted by bandits or small groups of enemies.

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How it's used

This term carries a formal and literary weight, often appearing in historical accounts or news reports regarding border security. It specifically implies small scale, persistent, or stealthy incursions rather than a full scale military invasion. You will rarely hear it in casual daily conversation, as it is reserved for describing organized or criminal disruption.

Examples

go2嗰tiu4條cyun1村seng4成jat6日bei3畀caak6賊zai2仔cyun3竄jiu2擾。

That village is always being harassed by bandits.

bin1邊go3個gam2敢cyun3竄jiu2擾ngo5我dei6哋ge3嘅ling5領tou2土aa4呀？

Who dares to harass our territory?

Common phrases

bin1邊ging2境cyun3竄jiu2擾

border harassment

Common mistake

Do not use this for general annoyance or being bothered by people in daily life, as it implies a threat from an external, hostile force or group. For everyday annoyance, use 騷擾 instead.