diu1 naan4刁難刁难
Jyutpingdiu1 naan4
Yaledīu nàahn
Definition
To deliberately create difficulties or make things hard for others.
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How it's used
Focuses on the deliberate intent to obstruct someone, often implying an abuse of power or authority. It is frequently used in professional or bureaucratic settings where someone uses their position to block progress or create unnecessary hurdles for a subordinate or applicant.
Examples
He is always making things difficult for me at work, it's so annoying.
Are you making things difficult for me on purpose?
Related words
Common phrases
deliberately make things difficult
make things difficult at every turn
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple bad luck or external circumstances that are naturally difficult. It specifically requires a human agent who is acting with the conscious goal of causing trouble.
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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.
