fu1 fu1 hot3 hot3呼呼喝喝
Jyutpingfu1 fu1 hot3 hot3
Yalefū fū hot hot
Definition
To be arrogant, boastful, rude, impolite; to scold loudly
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How it's used
This idiom captures a specific type of rude, overbearing behavior where someone uses their authority or a loud voice to boss others around. It implies a lack of respect and a condescending attitude that makes the listener feel belittled. You will often hear it used to describe bosses, entitled customers, or spoiled children.
Examples
keoi5 seng4 jat6 deoi3 zyu6 di1 haa6 suk6 fu1 fu1 hot3 hot3
佢成日對住啲下屬呼呼喝喝。
He is always shouting orders at his subordinates.
nei5 zou6 me1 deoi3 zyu6 ngo5 fu1 fu1 hot3 hot3 aa4
你做咩對住我呼呼喝喝呀？
Why are you shouting at me like that?
Related words
Common phrases
deoi3 zyu6 jan4 fu1 fu1 hot3 hot3
對住人呼呼喝喝
to shout orders at someone
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being loud or energetic. It specifically refers to the act of ordering people around in an aggressive or demeaning manner, rather than just raising one's voice for other reasons.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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