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Yalekwòhng
Definition
Mad, crazy, or wild; expressing extremely high emotions to the point of losing reason.
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How it's used
Functions primarily as a bound morpheme in Cantonese rather than a standalone adjective. It carries a sense of extreme intensity or loss of control, often used to describe states of excitement or anger. While it can imply mental instability, it is frequently used hyperbolically to describe someone acting in an uncharacteristically wild or obsessed manner.
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Common mistake
Avoid using it as a standalone adjective to describe someone who is mentally ill, as this can be offensive. It is much more natural to use it in set compounds like 發狂 or 瘋狂.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
