mun5 hau2滿口满口
Jyutpingmun5 hau2
Yalemúhn háu
Definition
To be full of a certain kind of speech, words, or accent.
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How it's used
Focuses on the content of someone's speech, typically implying that the person is speaking in a way that is repetitive, excessive, or annoying to the listener. It is frequently used to criticize someone for being insincere, vulgar, or overly boastful. The structure often pairs with nouns that carry a negative connotation, such as 謊言 or 廢話.
Examples
He uses foul language constantly and is very rude.
Related words
Common phrases
full of lies
full of nonsense
full of excuses
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical fullness, such as having a mouth full of food, which would be expressed as 滿口飯 or 塞滿個口.
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