faat3 laai3發癩发癞
Jyutpingfaat3 laai3
Yalefaat laai
Definition
To have leprosy.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Despite the literal medical meaning, this phrase is almost exclusively used metaphorically to describe someone behaving erratically, throwing a tantrum, or acting in an unreasonable and aggressive manner. It carries a strong negative connotation and is often used to criticize someone who is making a scene or being difficult for no apparent reason.
Examples
He is acting crazy all the time, it is really annoying.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe actual medical conditions, as it is considered offensive and is strictly used as an insult or a way to label someone's bad behavior.
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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.
