ngan1 pei4奀皮
Jyutpingngan1 pei4
Yalengān pèih
Definition
Naughty, mischievous, or disobedient, typically describing children.
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How it's used
Primarily used to describe children who are restless, mischievous, or disobedient. It carries a slightly softer, more affectionate tone than 曳, which can sometimes sound more serious or stern when addressing bad behavior.
Examples
He is always so naughty, it is really infuriating.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 奀, which means thin or skinny. While they share the same character, 奀皮 is a fixed expression for behavior and does not describe physical size.
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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.
