nau2 si2 fat1 faa1扭屎忽花
Definition
To behave in a difficult, evasive, or indirectly uncooperative way when asked to do something.
How it's used
This expression vividly describes someone who is being uncooperative or passive aggressive by subtly avoiding tasks or responsibilities. It implies that the person is physically restless or fidgety because they are unhappy with their current situation, yet they refuse to communicate their grievances clearly. It is a colorful way to call out someone who is dragging their feet or acting coy when they should be getting down to business.
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Do not use this in formal or professional settings, as it is highly colloquial and can be perceived as rude or confrontational. It specifically targets the behavior of being evasive or difficult, rather than just being lazy.
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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.
