hing3 gwo3 laat6 gai1慶過辣雞庆过辣鸡
Jyutpinghing3 gwo3 laat6 gai1
Yalehing gwo laaht gāi
Definition
Extremely angry or furious.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
This expression vividly captures a state of intense, explosive rage, often implying that the person is ready to snap. It is frequently used to describe someone who has been provoked or treated unfairly. While it conveys extreme anger, it is informal and best suited for casual settings among friends or peers.
Examples
He got scammed out of his money and is now absolutely furious.
Related words
Common phrases
like being hotter than a soldering iron
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being annoyed or upset, as it specifically denotes a high level of heat and intensity. It is not used to describe a person who is naturally hot-tempered, but rather someone who is currently in a state of rage.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
