fai3 gong2 je5肺講嘢肺讲嘢
Jyutpingfai3 gong2 je5
Yalefai góng yéh
Definition
To talk nonsense or speak rubbish.
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How it's used
Often used to dismiss someone who is rambling or making claims that lack any logical basis. It carries a slightly aggressive or impatient tone, suggesting the speaker is frustrated by the other person's lack of credibility. It is common to hear it used as a direct command to stop someone from continuing their train of thought.
Related words
Common phrases
Don't talk nonsense
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 廢話, which is the noun form meaning 'nonsense'. While 廢話 is a thing that is said, 廢講嘢 is a verb phrase describing the act of saying it.
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Grammar guides
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