lo1 lo1 sou1 sou1囉囉囌囌啰啰苏苏
Jyutpinglo1 lo1 sou1 sou1
Yalelō lō sōu sōu
Definition
To ramble on, chatter, or be long-winded.
colloquialpeoplecommunication
How it's used
This reduplicated phrase describes someone who is excessively wordy or repetitive, often to the point of being annoying. It is frequently used to criticize someone who takes too long to get to the point or keeps nagging about trivial matters. While it can apply to speech, it is also commonly used to describe someone's personality or behavior when they are being overly fussy or indecisive.
Examples
He rambles on so much that I don't even know what he's talking about after listening.
Stop rambling on, get to work quickly.
Related words
Common phrases
to ramble on when speaking
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 囉唆, which is a common variant spelling. While both are widely understood, 囉囉囌囌 carries a stronger emphasis on the repetitive and tedious nature of the speech.
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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.
