gaau2 je5攪嘢搅嘢
Jyutpinggaau2 je5
Yalegáau yéh
Definition
To have sex, or to be funny and amusing.
- slangto have sex; to make out
- colloquialfunny; amusing; interesting
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How it's used
Primarily used to describe someone or something that is quirky, amusing, or unexpectedly funny. It carries a lighthearted, informal tone that implies the person or situation is entertaining in a slightly bizarre or unconventional way.
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While the literal components can imply sexual activity, in modern colloquial speech, it is almost exclusively used to mean funny or interesting. Avoid using it in formal settings as the sexual connotation can still be triggered depending on the context.
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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.
