sei3 wai4 pou4四圍蒲四围蒲
Jyutpingsei3 wai4 pou4
Yalesei wàih pòuh
Definition
To hang out at different places; to go out and about.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
This phrase carries a slightly informal or even rebellious connotation, often implying that someone is aimless or avoiding responsibilities by wandering around. It is frequently used by parents or older generations to criticize young people who spend too much time outside the home. While it can simply mean exploring the city, it often suggests a lack of focus on work or studies.
Examples
You hang out everywhere all the time, don't you have to work?
He loves going out and about on his days off to find good food.
Related words
Common phrases
always hanging out everywhere
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply travelling or visiting specific locations, as it implies a lack of a clear destination or purpose. It is strictly colloquial and should not be used in professional or formal settings.
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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.
