hau2 hong2 hong2口慷慷

Jyutpinghau2 hong2 hong2

Yaleháu hóng hóng

Definition

To talk big or make empty promises without taking action or considering the consequences.

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How it's used

This expression carries a strong sense of frustration or disdain towards someone who makes grand claims without any intention or ability to follow through. It is specifically used to describe a pattern of behavior rather than a single instance of lying. You will often hear it used to dismiss someone who is perceived as unreliable or all talk and no action.

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日hau2口hong1慷hong1慷，gong2講jyun4完zau6就syun3算sou2數㗎gaa2喇。

He always makes empty promises and just forgets about them afterwards.

nei5你mai1咪seon3信keoi5佢hau2口hong1慷hong1慷，keoi5佢gan1根bun2本mou5冇sam1心bong1幫nei5你。

Don't believe his empty talk, he has no intention of helping you at all.

Common phrases

hau2口hong1慷hong1慷waa6話

to promise lightly that

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with general lying, but it specifically targets the act of making big, uncommitted promises. It is not used for simple factual inaccuracies or small white lies.