hou2 gaau2 m4 gaau2好搞唔搞
Jyutpinghou2 gaau2 m4 gaau2
Yalehóu gáau m̀h gáau
Definition
To engage in bad habits, get mixed up in bad activities, or harass and disturb people.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
This phrase is a rhetorical structure used to express strong disapproval or disbelief at someone's poor choices. It implies that out of all the possible things one could do, the person chose the most problematic or offensive path. It is almost exclusively used to criticize behavior that is considered foolish, immoral, or unnecessarily disruptive.
Examples
Why on earth are you getting involved in such nonsense?
He had to go and harass someone else's daughter, it is truly outrageous.
Related words
Common phrases
to go out of one's way to harass others
to go out of one's way to get involved in bad things
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a literal question about what someone is doing. It is not a request for information but a harsh critique of the subject's judgment or character.
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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.
