gong2 gu2講古讲古

Jyutpinggong2 gu2

Yalegóng gú

動詞

Definition

To tell a story.

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How it's used

Refers specifically to the act of recounting tales or anecdotes, often with a sense of nostalgia or performance. While it literally means telling old stories, it is frequently used to describe someone who is rambling or making up tall tales to entertain others. It carries a warmer, more informal tone than the standard 講故事.

Examples

aa3阿je4爺zeoi3最zung1鍾ji3意co5坐hai2喺dou6度tung4同ngo5我dei6哋gong2講gu2古。

Grandpa loves sitting there telling us stories.

nei5你jau6又hai2喺dou6度gong2講gu2古，hai6係mai6咪zan1真㗎？

You're telling stories again, are they true?

Common phrases

gong2講gu2古lou2佬

storyteller

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 講故仔, which is the more common, neutral way to say telling a story. 講古 often implies a slightly more dramatic or lengthy narration style, sometimes even suggesting the speaker is exaggerating.