do1 si6 gon3多事幹多事干
Jyutpingdo1 si6 gon3
Yaledō sih gon
Definition
A busybody; a meddlesome person.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong negative connotation of someone who interferes where they are not wanted. It is often used to shut down someone who is asking intrusive questions or trying to control a situation that does not concern them. Unlike simply being busy, it specifically targets the act of meddling in others' affairs.
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Common phrases
really such a busybody
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the adjective for being busy, which is 忙. Using 多事幹 to describe your own schedule will sound like you are calling yourself a meddlesome person rather than someone with a lot of work to do.
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Grammar guides
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