giu3 joeng6叫嚷
Jyutpinggiu3 joeng6
Yalegiu yeuhng
Definition
To yell, shout, or make a loud, clamorous noise.
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How it's used
Focuses on the act of making noise or clamor, often implying a sense of disorder or protest. Unlike the more neutral 嗌, this term carries a slightly more aggressive or disruptive connotation. It is frequently used to describe crowds or individuals who are being intentionally loud to draw attention or express dissatisfaction.
Examples
Stop yelling here, it is so noisy.
Why are they shouting in the street?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 嗌, which is the generic, everyday word for shouting or calling out. 叫嚷 is more specific to noisy, persistent, or unruly vocalizing, making it sound overly dramatic if used for simple tasks like calling someone's name.
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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.
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
