hau2 hau2 seng1 seng1口口聲聲口口声声
Jyutpinghau2 hau2 seng1 seng1
Yaleháu háu sēng sēng
Definition
To keep asserting or claiming something that is highly doubtful or untrustworthy.
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How it's used
This expression carries a strong sense of skepticism and frustration, highlighting a gap between someone's repeated promises and their actual behavior. It is almost exclusively used when the speaker believes the person being described is being hypocritical or dishonest. It functions as an adverbial phrase that modifies the act of speaking, often preceding a verb like 話 or 講.
Examples
He kept saying he loved me, but then he went to find someone else.
Related words
Common phrases
to keep saying/claiming
to keep on swearing/guaranteeing
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a neutral way to say someone is talking a lot, but it is inherently critical. Do not use it to describe someone who is simply being sincere or persistent in a positive way, as it implies the listener has already lost faith in the speaker.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
