gong2 dak1 ceot1 zau6 gong2講得出就講讲得出就讲
Jyutpinggong2 dak1 ceot1 zau6 gong2
Yalegóng dāk chēut jauh góng
Definition
To speak carelessly or without thinking; to say whatever comes to mind.
colloquialcommunicationpeople
How it's used
This phrase describes someone who speaks without filtering their thoughts or considering the consequences. It carries a sense of recklessness or lack of responsibility regarding one's words. It is often used as a warning to someone to be more mindful of what they say.
Examples
Speak carefully, don't just spout nonsense.
He always speaks without thinking, it's easy for him to offend people.
Related words
Common phrases
to speak without thinking
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of being able to say something. It is a set phrase specifically used to criticize impulsive or tactless speech.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
