gaau2 gaau2 zan3 mou5 bong1 can3搞搞震冇幫襯搞搞震冇帮衬
Jyutpinggaau2 gaau2 zan3 mou5 bong1 can3
Yalegáau gáau jan móuh bōng chan
Definition
To cause trouble or waste someone's time, especially by browsing a shop with no intention of buying anything.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
This phrase is a classic example of Cantonese rhyming slang that carries a strong sense of annoyance. It is specifically used to describe someone who is being a nuisance or a distraction rather than being productive or helpful. While it can be used literally for someone loitering in a shop, it is frequently applied metaphorically to anyone disrupting a task or social situation.
Examples
Stop messing around here and causing trouble.
He always goes to people's shops to cause trouble without buying anything.
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Common mistake
Do not use this phrase in a professional or formal setting as it is highly colloquial and can sound quite aggressive or dismissive. It is intended for informal social interactions where you want to tell someone to stop bothering you.
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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.
