maak3 mong5 gan1擘網巾掰网巾
Jyutpingmaak3 mong5 gan1
Yalemaak móhng gān
Definition
To break up or fall out with someone; to sever a relationship.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
This expression is a colorful, idiomatic way to describe a serious rift or the ending of a relationship. It carries a sense of finality and emotional distance, often implying that the connection has been severed completely rather than just having a minor disagreement.
Examples
The two of them had a falling out, they haven't spoken for a long time.
Why did you break off your friendship with him? You guys are friends.
Related words
Common phrases
to have a falling out with someone
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a literal action involving a net or cloth, but it is strictly a figurative term for interpersonal conflict. Avoid using it for simple arguments, as it implies a more permanent or significant breakdown in the relationship.
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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.
