ging1 fu1驚呼惊呼
Jyutpingging1 fu1
Yalegīng fū
Definition
To cry out in alarm; to scream in fear or surprise.
neutralemotiondaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the involuntary vocal reaction to sudden shock or intense fear. Unlike generic shouting or yelling, it implies an element of surprise or alarm that forces a sound out of the throat. It is often used in narrative contexts or when describing a specific reaction to an unexpected event.
Examples
She screamed as soon as she saw the cockroach.
Why did you suddenly scream? You scared me to death.
Related words
Common phrases
a cry of alarm
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with generic loud talking or shouting. It specifically requires the element of being startled or frightened, so it would be inappropriate to use it for someone just calling out to a friend across the street.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
