syut3 fong1説謊说谎
Jyutpingsyut3 fong1
Yalesyut fōng
Definition
To lie; to tell a lie.
colloquialcommunication
How it's used
While 説謊 exists in written Chinese, it is almost never used in spoken Cantonese. Instead, native speakers exclusively use the phrase 講大話 to express the act of lying. This is a very common and essential colloquial expression that carries a slightly informal but direct tone.
Related words
Common phrases
to tell a lie
Common mistake
Avoid using 説謊 in casual conversation as it sounds overly formal or like a direct translation from written text. Stick to 講大話 to sound natural.
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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.
