faa1 joeng2花樣花样
Jyutpingfaa1 joeng2
Yalefā yéung
Definition
Tricks, patterns, or forms of cunning deceit.
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How it's used
Implies a sense of disapproval or suspicion toward someone's behavior, suggesting they are being manipulative or unnecessarily complicated. It is frequently used in the structure 搞花樣 or 玩花樣 to describe someone deviating from a standard procedure to achieve a hidden goal. The term carries a sharper, more negative connotation than simply being creative or clever.
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Do not confuse this with the Mandarin usage which can sometimes refer to variety or patterns in a neutral or positive sense. In Cantonese, it almost exclusively refers to deceptive or annoying tactics.
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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.
