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Jyutpingji1 ngaa4 sung1 gong3
Yaleyī ngàh sūng gong
Definition
To pull a face, make a grimace, or show an expression of unwanted emotion or opinion.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
This expression vividly captures the image of someone baring their teeth and loosening their jaw, suggesting a person who is constantly nagging, complaining, or making unnecessary noise to express dissatisfaction. It is typically used to describe someone whose behavior is perceived as annoying or disruptive rather than a legitimate grievance. The phrase implies that the person is being confrontational or difficult for the sake of it.
Examples
Why are you making such a fuss and complaining here?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being angry or having a serious argument, as it specifically carries a sense of trivial, repetitive, or unwanted grumbling that others find tiresome.
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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.
