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Definition
To talk nonsense; to prattle or babble.
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How it's used
This expression carries a strong sense of annoyance, implying that the speaker is not just wrong but is actively wasting everyone's time with incoherent or baseless talk. It is often used to dismiss someone who is rambling or making wild, unfounded claims. Unlike simply saying someone is lying, this term specifically targets the lack of logic or the nonsensical nature of the content.
Examples
Stop talking nonsense, nobody can understand you at all.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is simply mistaken or misinformed. It is a harsh, dismissive term that implies the person is being irrational or annoying, so it can easily cause offense if used in a professional or polite setting.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
