haau2 hei2考起

Jyutpinghaau2 hei2

Yaleháau héi

動詞

Definition

To baffle, stump, or pose a question too difficult for someone to answer or understand.

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How it's used

This verb is used when someone is presented with a task, question, or situation that is too difficult or confusing for them to handle. It often implies that the person asking the question or setting the task is doing so intentionally to test or challenge the other person. It carries a slightly playful or exasperated tone depending on the context.

Examples

ni1呢tiu4條sou3數hok6學tai4題zan1真hai6係haau2考hei2起ngo5我aa4呀。

This math problem really has me stumped.

nei5你man6問ni1呢di1啲gam3咁sam1深ge2嘅je5嘢，soeng2想haau2考hei2起ngo5我me1咩？

You are asking such deep questions, are you trying to baffle me?

Common phrases

haau2考hei2起jan4人

to baffle someone

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a formal exam verb like 考試, but it is strictly a colloquial term for being mentally stumped or challenged by a specific problem.