laan5 jau5 bou2懶有寶懒有宝
Jyutpinglaan5 jau5 bou2
Yaleláahn yáuh bóu
Definition
To act as if one is extra special or has a high opinion of oneself.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
This phrase is used to mock someone who behaves with an unearned sense of self importance or exclusivity. It implies the person is acting as if they possess some secret or valuable quality that others do not, when in reality they are just being pretentious or annoying. It is almost exclusively used in a critical or dismissive tone.
Examples
He always acts like he is so special, it is really annoying.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being proud or confident. It specifically carries a negative connotation of being fake or acting superior without justification.
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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.
