ngong6 geoi1戇居戆居
Jyutpingngong6 geoi1
Yalengohng gēui
Definition
Stupid, foolish, or silly, often used to scold someone.
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How it's used
Carries a strong sense of mockery and is often used to call out someone for making a silly mistake or acting clueless. While it is common in casual banter among friends, it can easily sound offensive or aggressive depending on the tone and context. It is essentially a more colorful and informal way to describe someone as being naive or lacking common sense.
Examples
Why are you being so stupid?
Related words
Common phrases
looking foolish or dazed
to do something stupid
Common mistake
Avoid using this in professional or formal settings, as it is considered quite rude and can be perceived as an insult. It is definitely not a word you would use to describe yourself unless you are making a self-deprecating joke.
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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.
