sau2 zi2 zi2手指指

Jyutpingsau2 zi2 zi2

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動詞

Definition

To point at someone or something with a finger, often to gesture, lecture, or warn.

colloquialbodydaily actions

How it's used

Pointing at people with a finger is considered impolite in Hong Kong culture, much like in many other societies. The reduplicated form emphasizes the repetitive or aimless nature of the action, often implying that the person is being rude or overly critical. It is frequently used in the context of someone being bossy or lecturing others, similar to the phrase 指指點點.

Examples

nei5你m4唔hou2好seng4成jat6日sau2手zi2指zi2指，hou2好mou2冇lai5禮maau6貌㗎。

Don't keep pointing your finger, it's very rude.

keoi5佢hai2喺dou6度sau2手zi2指zi2指，gau3究ging2竟soeng2想gong2講me1咩aa3呀？

He is pointing his finger around, what exactly is he trying to say?

Common phrases

seng4成jat6日sau2手zi2指zi2指

always pointing fingers

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the noun 手指, which simply means finger. Learners often mistakenly use 手指指 as a noun, but it is strictly a verb describing the action of pointing.