lo4 hei3囉氣罗气
Jyutpinglo4 hei3
Yalelòh hei
Definition
To worry, waste one's energy, or be troubled and irritated by something.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
Describes a state of being mentally drained or bothered by trivial, repetitive, or annoying matters. It often implies that the person is fussing over something that could be avoided or is simply wasting energy on unnecessary frustration.
Examples
You always act like this, it is really annoying.
Can you stop being so agitated and just be quiet for a moment?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 勞氣, which is a common homophone that refers to getting angry or losing one's temper. While they are related in meaning, 囉氣 specifically highlights the sense of being bothered or pestered by a situation.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
