ging2 gwang2㬌轟㬌轰
Jyutpingging2 gwang2
Yalegíng gwáng
Definition
Something fishy or suspicious; a secret or ulterior motive.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
㬌轟 is a highly specific colloquial term used to describe a hidden agenda or a suspicious situation where someone's true intentions are not what they appear to be. It is almost exclusively used in spoken Cantonese and carries a strong sense of skepticism or distrust. People often use it when they feel someone is being 'too nice' or acting out of character for personal gain.
Examples
He is being suspiciously nice by treating me to dinner, there must be an ulterior motive.
Related words
Common phrases
must be something fishy
there is an ulterior motive behind it
Common mistake
Note that this term is very informal and should be avoided in professional or formal settings. It is often confused with 鬼馬, but while 鬼馬 describes someone who is mischievous or clever, 㬌轟 specifically implies a hidden, potentially negative motive.
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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.
