lyun6 gong2亂講乱讲
Jyutpinglyun6 gong2
Yalelyuhn góng
Definition
To speak nonsense; to talk rubbish or make things up without factual basis.
colloquialcommunicationpeople
How it's used
Often used as a sharp rebuke when someone is spreading rumors or making baseless claims. Unlike simply being wrong, this implies a lack of responsibility or an intent to deceive by making things up on the spot. It is frequently paired with the particle 嘢 to form 亂講嘢, which functions as a more complete verb phrase.
Examples
Don't talk nonsense, when did I ever say I wanted to leave?
He is always talking nonsense, you must not believe him.
Related words
Common phrases
to talk nonsense
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply mistaken or misinformed. It carries a negative connotation of recklessness or dishonesty, so it can sound quite aggressive if used against someone who is just genuinely confused.
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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.
