jyun3 sing1 zoi3 dou6怨聲載道怨声载道

Jyutpingjyun3 sing1 zoi3 dou6

Yaleyun sīng joi douh

語句

Definition

To have widespread discontent; voices of complaint and anger are heard everywhere.

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How it's used

This idiom carries a strong sense of collective, widespread dissatisfaction, often directed at authorities or management. It is more formal than simply saying people are angry or complaining, as it implies a pervasive atmosphere of grumbling that is impossible to ignore. It is frequently used in news reports or when discussing public policy to highlight that the majority of people are unhappy.

Examples

gung1公si1司ceoi2取siu1消zo2咗faa1花hung4紅，jyun4員gung1工go3個go3個jyun3怨sing1聲zoi3載dou6道。

The company cancelled the bonus, and every employee is complaining.

gaa1加gaa3價gaa1加dou3到gam3咁lei4離pou2譜，si5市man4民dim2點wui2會m4唔jyun3怨sing1聲zoi3載dou6道aa1呀？

With prices hiked so outrageously, how could the public not be full of complaints?

Common phrases

jan5引hei2起jyun3怨sing1聲zoi3載dou6道

to trigger widespread discontent

jat1一pin2片jyun3怨sing1聲zoi3載dou6道

a chorus of complaints everywhere

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe a single person's annoyance, as it specifically refers to a chorus of voices or a general public sentiment. It is not suitable for describing minor, personal grievances.