seoi6誶谇
Jyutpingseoi6
Yaleseuih
Definition
To abuse, vilify, or interrogate.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or literary contexts to describe verbal attacks or intense questioning, making it quite rare in casual daily speech. While it can mean to interrogate, it carries a strong negative connotation of hostility or aggressive badgering rather than a neutral inquiry. Most speakers today would prefer using 鬧 or 責備 for general scolding, or 盤問 for formal interrogation.
Examples
He is always badmouthing people behind their backs, which is very low class.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 碎, which sounds similar but means to break into pieces. Using 誶 in a casual conversation can sound overly dramatic or archaic, as if you are reading from a classical text.
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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.
