naau6 bit6 nau2鬧別扭闹别扭
Jyutpingnaau6 bit6 nau2
Yalenaauh biht náu
Definition
To bicker, clash, or be at odds with someone, often over petty matters or due to a misunderstanding.
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How it's used
This phrase describes a state of awkward tension or petty conflict between people, often involving someone acting stubborn or uncooperative. It implies a sense of emotional distance or a sulky mood rather than a loud, aggressive argument. It is frequently used to describe children acting out or couples experiencing a minor, lingering disagreement.
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Common phrases
to be at odds with someone
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a loud fight or a major quarrel, but it specifically refers to a passive or stubborn kind of friction. It is not suitable for describing physical fights or intense verbal shouting matches.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
