m4 hou2 aa3 zi1 aa3 zo1唔好阿吱阿咗唔好啊吱啊咗
Jyutpingm4 hou2 aa3 zi1 aa3 zo1
Yalem̀h hóu a jī a jō
Definition
Stop nagging, whining, or complaining so much.
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How it's used
This expression mimics the sound of incessant, low-level complaining or muttering. It is used to dismiss someone who is being overly fussy or repetitive in their grievances. It carries a strong sense of impatience and is often directed at someone whose complaints are considered trivial or annoying.
Examples
Stop nagging and get to work.
Related words
Common phrases
always nagging
Common mistake
Do not use this in formal settings or with superiors, as it is highly informal and can be perceived as rude or dismissive. It is strictly for peer-to-peer or downward communication where you want to shut down someone's complaining.
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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.
