leon1 zeon1噒諄噒谆
Jyutpingleon1 zeon1
Yalelēun jēun
Definition
To ramble; to be wordy, long-winded, or naggy.
colloquialcommunicationpeople
How it's used
This term captures the specific annoyance of someone repeating themselves or talking in circles without getting to the point. It is often used to describe someone who is being overly fussy or nagging about trivial details. Unlike standard verbs for talking, it carries a strong negative connotation of being tedious or tiresome to listen to.
Examples
He is always rambling on, it makes me so annoyed.
Stop rambling, hurry up and get to work.
Related words
Common phrases
to ramble on and on
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general talking or complaining, but it specifically implies a repetitive, nagging, or long-winded quality that wastes the listener's time.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
