sau1 de1收爹
Jyutpingsau1 de1
Yalesāu dē
Definition
To shut up; to stop talking.
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How it's used
This is a very aggressive and rude way to tell someone to be quiet. It carries a much stronger tone of hostility than simply saying 唔好講嘢 or 靜啲. It is essentially a verbal attack used during heated arguments or when someone is being extremely annoying.
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Common phrases
to tell someone to shut up
Common mistake
Do not use this with strangers, elders, or in any professional setting, as it is considered highly offensive and provocative. It is strictly for intense personal conflicts.
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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.
