lyun2 ngap1亂噏乱噏

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Definition

To talk nonsense; to speak thoughtlessly or without coherence.

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How it's used

Carries a strong sense of dismissiveness and implies that the speaker is being irresponsible or ignorant. It is frequently used to call out someone who is making up facts or speaking without any evidence. The term is highly informal and can sound quite aggressive if directed at someone during a serious discussion.

Examples

nei5你m4唔hou2好hai2喺dou6度lyun2亂ap1噏laa1啦，gan1根bun2本mou5冇le1呢gin2件si6事。

Stop talking nonsense, that never happened at all.

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日lyun2亂ap1噏，nei5你teng1聽jyun4完zau6就syun3算laa1啦。

He talks nonsense all the time, just ignore what he says.

Common phrases

lyun2亂ap1噏jaa6廿sei3四

to talk complete nonsense

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 吹水, which is more about casual chatting or bragging. 亂噏 specifically highlights the lack of truth or logic in what is being said, whereas 吹水 can be a harmless social activity.