hyun1 joeng6喧嚷
Jyutpinghyun1 joeng6
Yalehyūn yeuhng
Definition
To speak very loudly or make a racket.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or written contexts to describe noisy, boisterous behavior or shouting. In everyday spoken Cantonese, people almost always prefer using 嘈 or 大聲講嘢 instead. Using this word in casual conversation can sound overly dramatic or like a line from a period drama.
Examples
They are making a loud commotion on the street, it is so noisy.
Do not make a loud noise inside the library, you need to keep quiet.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common verb for talking loudly, but it carries a negative connotation of being disruptive or disorderly. It is not suitable for describing someone who simply has a naturally loud speaking voice.
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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.
