daai6 saat3 fung1 ging2大煞風景大煞风景
Jyutpingdaai6 saat3 fung1 ging2
Yaledaaih saat fūng gíng
Definition
To spoil the mood, atmosphere, or fun; to be a wet blanket or out of keeping with the surroundings.
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How it's used
Focus on the disruption of a specific mood or aesthetic harmony rather than just general bad luck. It is frequently used to call out someone whose behavior or comment ruins a pleasant moment for others. The phrase carries a slightly literary weight despite being used in everyday speech to express strong annoyance.
Examples
Everyone is having fun, don't spoil the mood.
It's such a mood killer to have a picnic in the rain.
Related words
Common phrases
really spoils the fun
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a simple mistake or a minor inconvenience. It specifically refers to the destruction of a collective atmosphere or a planned enjoyable experience.
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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.
