dong1 gaai1當街当街

Jyutpingdong1 gaai1

Yaledōng gāai

副詞Rare

Definition

In public; doing something inappropriate or embarrassing out on the street.

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How it's used

Carries a strong sense of disapproval or shock, implying that the action being described is socially unacceptable or lacks basic manners. It is almost exclusively used to highlight behavior that should have been kept private or done in a more appropriate setting. The focus is not just on the location, but on the public nature of the indiscretion.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋ging2竟jin4然dong1當gaai1街naau6鬧gaau1交，zan1真hai6係hou2好gaam3尷gaai3尬。

They were actually arguing on the street, it was so embarrassing.

nei5你zou6做me1咩dong1當gaai1街ceoi4除haai4鞋aa4呀？hou2好wat6核dat6突㗎。

Why are you taking off your shoes in public? It's really gross.

Common phrases

dong1當gaai1街naau6鬧gaau1交

to argue in public

dong1當gaai1街daa2打jan4人

to hit someone in public

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe neutral or positive actions like walking or buying food on the street. It is specifically reserved for behaviors that cause a scene or violate social norms.