naa2 hau2 naa2 min6嗱口嗱面
Jyutpingnaa2 hau2 naa2 min6
Yalená háu ná mihn
Definition
To pull a face; to have a miserable, angry, or hostile expression.
colloquialbodyemotion
How it's used
This expression vividly describes a facial expression that is twisted, sour, or visibly displeased. It is often used to describe someone who is being unnecessarily difficult or projecting a hostile attitude toward others. The reduplication of the verb emphasizes the persistent or habitual nature of the scowl.
Examples
He always looks miserable, as if everyone owes him money.
Why are you pulling such a sour face? Are you unhappy?
Related words
Common phrases
always looking sour or hostile
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being sad. It specifically implies a look of irritation, hostility, or a sour disposition that makes others uncomfortable, rather than just internal sorrow.
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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.
