gaa1 cou4 uk1 bai3家嘈屋閉家嘈屋闭

Jyutpinggaa1 cou4 uk1 bai3

Yalegā chòuh ūk bai

形容詞

Definition

Having constant family arguments and a lack of domestic harmony.

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How it's used

This idiom describes a household environment filled with constant shouting, bickering, or general lack of peace. It carries a strong sense of exhaustion and frustration, often implying that the noise is audible to neighbors or outsiders. It is frequently used to warn someone against starting an argument that would ruin the domestic atmosphere.

Examples

keoi5佢dei6哋loeng5兩gung1公po2婆jat6日jat6日dou1都gaa1家cou4嘈uk1屋bai3閉。

That couple is arguing at home every single day.

nei5你faan1返uk1屋kei2企m4唔hou2好gaau2搞dou3到gaa1家cou4嘈uk1屋bai3閉aa4呀。

Don't cause a scene and make everyone fight when you get home.

Common phrases

gaau2搞dou3到gaa1家cou4嘈uk1屋bai3閉

to cause a domestic disturbance

jat6日jat6日gaa1家cou4嘈uk1屋bai3閉

constant daily arguing at home

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe a single argument or a brief disagreement. It specifically implies a persistent, ongoing state of discord that characterizes the household environment.