m4 nau1 zau6 gaa2唔嬲就假
Jyutpingm4 nau1 zau6 gaa2
Yalem̀h nāu jauh gá
Definition
To have good reason or cause to be angry.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
This expression functions as a rhetorical device to emphasize that anger is the only logical or expected reaction to a situation. It is often used to justify one's own temper or to validate someone else's frustration by highlighting the absurdity of remaining calm. The structure relies on the contrast between the hypothetical state of not being angry and the reality of the provocation.
Examples
He is late every single time, I have every right to be angry.
Related words
Common phrases
it is obvious that one has every right to be angry
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply saying you are angry. This phrase specifically focuses on the legitimacy of the anger, implying that any reasonable person would feel the same way in the same circumstances.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
