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Jyutpinggaap3 hau2 gung1
Yalegaap háu gūng
Definition
To collude or conspire to align stories and give matching false statements.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong negative connotation of deception and dishonesty. It is frequently used in contexts involving legal trouble, workplace investigations, or even children trying to hide a mistake from their parents. The phrase implies a deliberate effort to align details to avoid being caught in a lie.
Examples
The two of them are in the room conspiring on their story.
Did you all conspire on your story before coming out to talk?
Related words
Common phrases
to have already conspired on a story
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply discussing a situation or preparing for a presentation. It specifically refers to the act of coordinating false information to deceive a third party.
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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.
