hot3 dou2 coi2喝倒彩
Jyutpinghot3 dou2 coi2
Yalehot dóu chói
Definition
To boo; to make disapproving noises to express contempt or dissatisfaction.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or journalistic contexts to describe public disapproval at events like sports matches or stage performances. While it is understood in spoken Cantonese, people often use more direct, descriptive phrases like 噓人 or 噓佢 when talking about the act of booing in casual conversation.
Examples
As soon as he appeared on stage, the audience started booing.
Why did you have to boo while they were performing?
Related words
Common phrases
the whole venue booed
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a literal command to drink something, but it is a fixed expression for expressing disapproval. Do not use it to describe someone drinking alcohol until they fall over.
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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.
