haam3 dou3 jat1 geoi2 geoi3喊到一句句
Jyutpinghaam3 dou3 jat1 geoi2 geoi3
Yalehaam dou yāt géui geui
Definition
To sob so hard that one can only speak in broken, halting sentences.
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How it's used
This phrase vividly describes the rhythmic, gasping nature of intense sobbing where the person cannot catch their breath between cries. It focuses on the physical sound and the broken, interrupted flow of speech or breath that accompanies extreme distress. Use it when you want to emphasize that someone is not just shedding tears but is visibly and audibly overwhelmed.
Examples
He is sobbing uncontrollably, he seems very sad.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple crying or shedding a few tears, as it specifically implies a state of intense, convulsive sobbing. It is not interchangeable with 喊, which is the neutral verb for crying.
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