joeng4揚扬

Jyutpingjoeng4

Yaleyèuhng

形容詞Uncommon

Definition

Obvious, high-profile, or flashy; doing something in a way that easily attracts attention.

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How it's used

Carries a negative connotation of being unnecessarily showy or lacking discretion. It describes behavior that draws unwanted or excessive attention to oneself or a situation that should ideally be kept low profile. It is frequently used to criticize people who flaunt their wealth, relationships, or secret activities.

Examples

nei5你zou6做je5嘢gam3咁joeng4揚，geng1驚sei2死jan4人m4唔zi1知aa4呀？

You are being so obvious with your actions, are you afraid people won't know?

keoi5佢dei6哋paak3拍to1拖paak3拍dak1得hou2好joeng4揚，seng4成jat6日喺hai2街gaai1度dou6攬laam2頭tau4攬laam2頸。

They are very public about their relationship, always hugging and holding each other in the street.

Common phrases

zou6做dak1得hou2好joeng4揚

to be very obvious about something

gam3咁joeng4揚

so obvious/conspicuous

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the standard meaning of 'to spread' or 'to raise' as in 揚名 or 揚帆. In casual speech, it specifically refers to the social act of being too conspicuous or indiscreet.