gong2 geoi3 bok3 geoi3講句駁句讲句驳句
Jyutpinggong2 geoi3 bok3 geoi3
Yalegóng geui bok geui
Definition
To constantly talk back or argue back.
colloquialpeoplecommunication
How it's used
This expression captures the specific annoyance of someone who refuses to let a point drop and insists on having the last word. It implies a repetitive, back and forth cycle where the person feels compelled to counter every single thing said to them. It is almost exclusively used to criticize someone for being stubborn or disrespectful in a conversation.
Examples
He loves to keep arguing back, it's so frustrating.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply arguing or disagreeing. This phrase specifically highlights the act of responding to every single sentence, regardless of whether the argument has any merit.
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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.
