haa5 haa5吓吓
Jyutpinghaa5 haa5
Yaleháh háh
Definition
Always, all the time, or on every single occasion.
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How it's used
This expression carries a strong sense of annoyance or impatience regarding repetitive behavior. It highlights that an action happens too frequently or unnecessarily often. It is most commonly used in negative contexts where the speaker feels frustrated by the frequency of an event.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the verb 嚇, which means to scare or frighten. While they share the same characters, the reduplicated form 吓吓 functions as an adverb of frequency and has no connection to fear.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
