gu2 maai4 paau1 soi1鼓埋泡腮
Jyutpinggu2 maai4 paau1 soi1
Yalegú màaih pāau sōi
Definition
To look pouting, angry, or sullen; showing that one is upset and frustrated.
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How it's used
This expression vividly describes the physical act of puffing out one's cheeks in a display of petulance or silent anger. It is primarily used to describe children or someone acting immaturely when they do not get their way. The imagery focuses on the facial expression rather than the internal feeling of sadness.
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Do not use this to describe someone who is genuinely depressed or deeply hurt, as it carries a connotation of childish stubbornness or a temporary tantrum.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
