gaa2 zi2架子
Jyutpinggaa2 zi2
Yalegá jí
Definition
An arrogant or haughty attitude; putting on airs.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of projecting an air of superiority or self-importance, often to intimidate others or demand special treatment. It is frequently used to describe someone who acts like a celebrity or a boss even when they do not hold such a position. The term implies a performative element where the person is consciously putting on a show of status.
Examples
He likes to put on airs all the time, he is hard to get along with.
Why are you acting so arrogant here?
Related words
Common phrases
to put on airs
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of a physical shelf or rack, which is also written as 架子. In a social context, it is almost exclusively used in the phrase 擺架子 to describe behavior.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
