m4 hou2 nau2 gai2唔好扭計唔好扭计
Jyutpingm4 hou2 nau2 gai2
Yalem̀h hóu náu gái
Definition
Don't kick up a fuss; don't be petulant or throw a tantrum just to get your way.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Primarily used when addressing children who are throwing a tantrum or acting unreasonably to get their way. It carries a sense of impatience or gentle scolding from an adult. While it is almost exclusively used for children, it can be used sarcastically towards adults who are being particularly stubborn or demanding.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 扭擰, which refers to being shy, hesitant, or overly coy when asked to do something, rather than being demanding or petulant.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
