sik6 baau2 faan6 mou5 si2 o1食飽飯冇屎痾食饱饭冇屎疴
Jyutpingsik6 baau2 faan6 mou5 si2 o1
Yalesihk báau faahn móuh sí ō
Definition
To have nothing better to do than to find trouble or busy oneself with trivial matters.
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How it's used
This expression is a colorful, slightly vulgar way to describe someone who is idle and looking for unnecessary trouble. It paints a vivid picture of someone whose basic needs are met, yet they choose to stir up drama instead of relaxing. Use it only with close friends or when you are genuinely annoyed by someone's meddling behavior.
Examples
He has nothing better to do all day, so he goes around causing trouble.
Common phrases
to have nothing better to do than cause trouble
Common mistake
Do not use this in formal or professional settings, as the reference to bodily functions makes it quite crude. It is strictly for informal, heated, or humorous exchanges among peers.
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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.
