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Definition
To annoy, disturb, or feel troubled by a disruption.
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How it's used
Focuses on the internal state of annoyance caused by external interference. While it functions as a verb, it carries a slightly more formal or literary weight compared to the everyday colloquial verb 騷擾. It is often used when someone feels their peace or focus has been disrupted by persistent or unwanted attention.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual, lighthearted contexts where 騷擾 or 嘈 is more natural. It implies a deeper level of irritation or a more significant intrusion into one's personal space or mental state.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
