saai3 ziu1曬蕉晒蕉
Jyutpingsaai3 ziu1
Yalesaai jīu
Definition
To show off or boast.
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How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of disapproval and annoyance toward someone who is being overly ostentatious. It is specifically used for people who flaunt their wealth, achievements, or possessions to make others feel inferior. Unlike neutral words for showing off, this phrase implies that the behavior is tacky or desperate for attention.
Examples
He is always showing off on social media, it is so annoying.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of drying bananas, which is not a common practice. It is strictly a slang term for boasting and should never be used in a formal or professional setting.
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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.
