saang2 ngau4 wong4㨘牛王擤牛王
Jyutpingsaang2 ngau4 wong4
Yalesáang ngàuh wòhng
Definition
To claim ownership of something that belongs to someone else, or to blackmail someone.
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How it's used
This expression carries a strong sense of unearned entitlement or blatant theft of credit. It is often used when someone tries to pass off someone else's property or achievement as their own. The imagery suggests a forceful or brazen attempt to seize something that clearly belongs to another party.
Examples
Stop trying to claim what isn't yours, give people's things back.
Related words
Common phrases
deliberately claiming others' belongings
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general stealing, but it specifically implies a verbal or social claim of ownership rather than just the act of taking an object. It is a highly informal, almost accusatory term that should be used with caution in professional settings.
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