maau4茅
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Yalemàauh
Definition
Deceitful, dishonest, or crafty; describing a person or their methods.
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How it's used
Primarily used in the context of games, sports, or competitions to describe someone who breaks the rules or plays unfairly. It carries a sense of moral disapproval but is often used in a casual, slightly teasing way among friends. When someone uses a trick or a dishonest method to gain an advantage, they are said to use 茅招.
Examples
He is always being dishonest when playing games.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the noun 茅 which refers to a thatched roof or a type of grass, as the context will clearly distinguish them. It is strictly an adjective describing behavior and cannot be used to describe a person's general personality in a formal sense.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
