ngaang6 geng2硬頸硬颈
Jyutpingngaang6 geng2
Yalengaahng géng
Definition
Stubborn, obstinate, or hardheaded; difficult to persuade.
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How it's used
This term carries a slightly negative connotation, implying that someone is not just firm in their beliefs, but unreasonably resistant to advice or change. It is often used to describe someone who is socially awkward or difficult to work with because they refuse to compromise. While it literally refers to a stiff neck, it is exclusively used as a personality descriptor.
Examples
He is so stubborn, he refuses to change no matter what you say.
Why are you being so stubborn? Listen to other people's opinions for once.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with physical neck pain, which is described as 頸硬 or 頸梗. Using 硬頸 to describe a physical ailment will sound like you are calling the person stubborn rather than describing their medical condition.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
