siu3 baau3 zeoi2笑爆咀
Jyutpingsiu3 baau3 zeoi2
Yalesiu baau jéui
Definition
To burst out laughing; to laugh so hard one's mouth bursts.
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How it's used
This expression vividly describes a reaction to something exceptionally funny, literally suggesting that one's mouth is about to burst from the intensity of laughter. It is highly informal and typically used in casual conversation or when describing online content that is particularly amusing. It carries a much stronger emphasis than simply saying 好笑.
Examples
The joke he told was genuinely hilarious.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal or professional settings, as it is strictly colloquial slang. It is also an intransitive verb phrase, so do not try to use it as a direct adjective to describe a person or a joke; instead, use it to describe the action of laughing.
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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.
