seoi1 seoi1 gam2衰衰噉衰衰啖
Jyutpingseoi1 seoi1 gam2
Yalesēui sēui gám
Definition
An affectionate term for someone who is slightly annoying, naughty, or mischievous.
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How it's used
Describes behavior that is mildly annoying or mischievous rather than truly malicious or harmful. It is frequently used between friends or family members to tease someone for being cheeky or acting out in a playful way. The tone is lighthearted and affectionate, turning a criticism into a term of endearment.
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Common phrases
looking or acting in a mischievous way
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who has done something genuinely offensive or cruel, as it trivializes the situation and might sound dismissive or inappropriate.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
