gaau2 je5搞嘢
Jyutpinggaau2 je5
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Definition
Funny or hilarious; describing someone's speech or behavior that is amusing but not necessarily witty.
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How it's used
Describes someone or something that triggers laughter through silly, quirky, or unexpected behavior rather than intellectual wit. It often carries a lighthearted, slightly teasing tone when used to describe a person's personality. While it can mean funny, it frequently leans toward the sense of being bizarre or eccentric in a way that makes others laugh.
Examples
What he says is so funny, I'm dying of laughter.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the slang meaning of 搞嘢, which is a common euphemism for having sex. Context is crucial, as the adjective usage usually appears with intensifiers like 好 or 幾, whereas the verb phrase usage typically follows a subject directly.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
