heoi2詡诩
Jyutpingheoi2
Yalehéui
Definition
To brag or boast.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used in the compound form 自詡, which carries a negative connotation of boastfulness or self-aggrandizement. It is rarely used in everyday spoken Cantonese, appearing more frequently in formal writing or news reports to describe someone overstating their own achievements. Using it in casual conversation can sound overly literary or pretentious.
Examples
He is always bragging about how smart he is.
This person loves to brag so much, it is really annoying.
Related words
Common phrases
to brag about oneself
Common mistake
Learners should avoid using this word to mean 'lovely' or 'beautiful' as the dictionary definition might suggest, as that usage is archaic and not understood in modern Cantonese. Stick to the sense of bragging.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
