ngam2 zyu6 zeoi2 siu3揞住嘴笑
Jyutpingngam2 zyu6 zeoi2 siu3
Yalengám jyuh jéui siu
Definition
To giggle or laugh while covering one's mouth.
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How it's used
This phrase describes a specific gesture of modesty, shyness, or sometimes secret amusement. It is often used to describe someone trying to suppress a laugh in a formal setting or when they are feeling embarrassed. The imagery is very literal, focusing on the physical act of placing a hand over the mouth to hide the expression.
Examples
He covered his mouth to giggle when he saw the joke.
Related words
Common phrases
covering the mouth
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
