dong3 ngo5 lau4當我流当我流
Jyutpingdong3 ngo5 lau4
Yaledong ngóh làuh
Definition
To treat me like a nobody, an amateur, or someone who can be easily ignored or fooled.
colloquialemotionpeople
How it's used
Used exclusively as a rhetorical question to express indignation when someone underestimates your intelligence or status. It functions as a challenge to the other person's audacity in trying to take advantage of you. The phrase carries a strong sense of self-respect and is often used when you have been slighted or treated unfairly.
Examples
Do you think I'm a pushover? You actually scammed me.
He thinks he can bully me whenever he wants, does he really think I'm a pushover?
Related words
Common phrases
really think I am a pushover
Common mistake
Do not use this phrase in formal settings or with superiors, as it is highly confrontational and aggressive. It is strictly for peer-to-peer conflict or when addressing someone who has clearly disrespected you.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
