kwaa1誇夸
Jyutpingkwaa1
Yalekwā
Definition
To exaggerate; to talk or act in a way that exceeds reality.
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How it's used
Describes something that goes beyond the bounds of reality or moderation. It is frequently used as a standalone adjective to comment on someone's behavior, appearance, or claims that seem unbelievable or over the top. When used as a verb, it often carries a sense of criticism regarding someone's lack of honesty or restraint.
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Do not confuse this with 誇獎, which means to praise or compliment someone. While both share the character 誇, the former focuses on excessiveness or exaggeration, whereas the latter is strictly positive.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
