fung1 loeng4 waa2風涼話风凉话
Jyutpingfung1 loeng4 waa2
Yalefūng lèuhng wá
Definition
Sarcastic, irresponsible, or cynical remarks made at the expense of others.
colloquialemotionpeople
How it's used
Focuses on the lack of empathy or responsibility behind a comment, specifically when someone is already struggling or in a tough spot. It implies the speaker is detached from the situation and is making light of it to be hurtful or dismissive. The term is heavily associated with the feeling of being unhelpful or mocking.
Measure word
geoi3句geuiExamples
People are working hard, don't you go making sarcastic comments here.
He always makes these irresponsible, snide remarks, it is really annoying.
Related words
Common phrases
to make snide or irresponsible comments
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being funny or sarcastic. It specifically carries a negative connotation of being cold, unsupportive, or intentionally discouraging toward someone who is actually facing a challenge.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
