gong2 daai6 waa6講大話讲大话
Jyutpinggong2 daai6 waa6
Yalegóng daaih wah
Definition
To lie; to tell a lie, saying something false to make others believe it is true.
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How it's used
This phrase is the standard way to express lying in daily life, carrying a slightly more informal and direct tone than the formal 撒謊. It functions as a verb phrase, so you can easily insert particles like 咗 or 緊 to indicate aspect. It is frequently used in accusations or when warning someone about a person's lack of credibility.
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Common phrases
always telling lies
to lie to deceive others
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 吹水, which refers to casual chatting or bragging rather than malicious deception. While 吹水 can involve exaggerating, 講大話 specifically implies an intent to deceive.
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