gaak3 je6 sau4隔夜仇
Jyutpinggaak3 je6 sau4
Yalegaak yeh sàuh
Definition
An overnight grudge; a resentment or feud that lingers after a night's sleep.
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How it's used
Focuses on the fleeting nature of conflict, emphasizing that disagreements should be resolved before the next day. It is almost exclusively used in the negative form to describe a healthy, forgiving relationship between friends or family members. Using it in the positive to say someone actually has a grudge sounds overly dramatic or accusatory.
Examples
We don't hold grudges, so don't be mad anymore.
When have those two brothers ever held a grudge against each other?
Related words
Common phrases
to not hold a grudge
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
