tiu1 naa5 maa1挑那媽挑那妈
Jyutpingtiu1 naa5 maa1
Yaletīu náh mā
Definition
An exclamation expressing irritation, anger, or frustration, equivalent to "fuck" or "shit".
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How it's used
Acting as a softened version of the highly offensive 屌那媽, this expression allows speakers to vent frustration while avoiding the most vulgar sexual connotations of the original verb. It is frequently used in casual settings among friends to express sudden annoyance or disbelief. Despite being milder, it remains aggressive and should be avoided in professional or formal environments.
Examples
Shit, another traffic jam!
Why the fuck are you treating me like this?
Related words
Common phrases
like that (in a frustrated tone)
Common mistake
Do not mistake this for a literal phrase about picking or choosing, as the characters are used purely for their phonetic value to mimic a swear word. Using it in front of strangers or elders is considered very rude and can easily lead to conflict.
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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.
