siu1 toi4 paau3燒枱炮烧枱炮
Jyutpingsiu1 toi4 paau3
Yalesīu tòih paau
Definition
To bang on the table in anger.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Originating from mahjong culture, this phrase describes a sudden, aggressive outburst where a player slams their hand or fist onto the table. It specifically captures the impulsive reaction to frustration or losing a game. While it is vivid and descriptive, it is considered rude and aggressive behavior in social settings.
Examples
He hit the table in anger as soon as he lost money.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone simply tapping the table to signal a turn in a game. It must involve an element of anger or frustration to be used correctly.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
