si6 fei1 doek3是非啄
Jyutpingsi6 fei1 doek3
Yalesih fēi deuk
Definition
A gossipmonger; someone who loves spreading rumours.
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How it's used
This term specifically targets someone who actively enjoys stirring up trouble by spreading gossip. It carries a strong negative connotation, painting the person as a nuisance who disrupts social harmony. You will often hear it used when someone is caught red-handed trying to cause conflict between friends or colleagues.
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He is always gossiping behind people's backs, so annoying.
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Common phrases
likes to gossip
stay away from rumour-mongers
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the general noun 是非, which refers to the gossip itself. While 是非 refers to the rumours, 是非啄 is specifically the person who acts as the catalyst for those rumours.
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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.
