jau6 waa6又話又话
Jyutpingjau6 waa6
Yaleyauh wah
Definition
To question someone for not doing what they previously said they would do.
colloquialcommunicationdaily actions
How it's used
This expression functions as a rhetorical challenge to highlight a contradiction between a person's past statement and their current behavior. It is almost always used in a slightly accusatory or teasing tone. The final particle 嘅 is essential to turn the statement into a question that demands an explanation for the inconsistency.
Examples
Didn't you say we were going to see a movie tonight?
You said you were on a diet, why are you eating so much?
Related words
Common phrases
Didn't you say you weren't going to do it?
Didn't you say you weren't going?
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a simple way to say 'you also said', but it is specifically used to call out someone for breaking a promise or changing their mind. Using it in a neutral context without the expectation of an explanation can sound overly confrontational.
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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.
