nau2 gai2 zou2 zung1扭計祖宗扭计祖宗
Jyutpingnau2 gai2 zou2 zung1
Yalenáu gái jóu jūng
Definition
A tricky, cunning person; someone who is full of schemes, tricks, or mischief.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
This term is primarily used to describe someone who is exceptionally difficult to handle or prone to throwing tantrums. While it literally references an ancestor, it is used metaphorically to label someone as the ultimate master of being troublesome or manipulative. It carries a slightly playful yet frustrated tone, often directed at children or people acting childishly.
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He is always acting like a total troublemaker, it is really hard to deal with.
Related words
Common phrases
turned into a troublemaker
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is genuinely clever or intelligent in a positive sense. It specifically targets the negative behavior of being obstructive, stubborn, or prone to emotional outbursts to get one's way.
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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.
