laan2 haak3 hei3讕客氣谰客气

Jyutpinglaan2 haak3 hei3

Yaleláan haak hei

Definition

To fake courtesy; to pretend to be polite.

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How it's used

This expression describes behavior that feels insincere or performative, often used when someone insists on paying for a meal or helping out in a way that seems forced. It carries a slightly cynical tone, implying the person is acting out of social obligation rather than genuine kindness. It is frequently used to tell someone to stop their excessive politeness so that the interaction can become more casual and comfortable.

Examples

nei5你m4唔sai2使tung4同ngo5我gam3咁laan2讕haak3客hei3氣㗎。

You don't need to be so fake-polite with me.

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日hai2喺dou6度laan2讕haak3客hei3氣，zan1真hai6係hou2好faan4煩。

He is always being fake-polite, it is really annoying.

Common phrases

m4唔hou2好laan2讕haak3客hei3氣

don't be fake-polite

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with being genuinely polite, which is simply 客氣. Using 讕客氣 implies you see through their act and find it unnecessary or annoying, so it can be quite blunt if said directly to someone you do not know well.