laan2 dak1 cik1讕得敕谰得敕
Jyutpinglaan2 dak1 cik1
Yaleláan dāk chīk
Definition
To act smugly, arrogantly, or with a swelled head.
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How it's used
This expression carries a strong sense of disapproval, describing someone who acts conceited or smug, often because they have achieved a minor success or received some praise. It is frequently used to humble someone who is showing off or acting as if they are superior to others. The tone is informal and often used in a scolding or teasing manner.
Examples
He got arrogant after winning a few matches.
Related words
Common phrases
so arrogant
don't be so full of yourself
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general term for being confident, but it specifically implies an unearned or annoying sense of superiority. It is not used to describe healthy self-esteem.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
