tung3 maa6痛罵痛骂
Jyutpingtung3 maa6
Yaletung mah
Definition
To scold severely; to harshly denounce or reprimand.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Carries a strong sense of intense, emotional verbal attack rather than just a calm correction. It implies the speaker is venting significant anger or frustration, often in a loud or aggressive manner. It is frequently used when someone feels the target deserves a harsh lesson for their actions.
Examples
The boss gave him a severe scolding.
Why are you scolding the child so harshly?
Related words
Common phrases
to give someone a good scolding
to scold someone severely in public
Common mistake
Avoid using this for mild corrections or constructive criticism, as it specifically describes a heated, angry outburst. It is not suitable for professional feedback where a neutral tone is expected.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
