waat3 juk6 lo2 cong1 sang1挖肉攞瘡生挖肉攞疮生
Jyutpingwaat3 juk6 lo2 cong1 sang1
Yalewaat yuhk ló chōng sāng
Definition
To ask for trouble; to bring problems upon oneself needlessly.
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How it's used
This idiom literally describes the act of digging into flesh to create a sore, which vividly captures the self-destructive nature of inviting unnecessary problems. It is used to criticize someone who knowingly engages in behavior that will inevitably lead to their own distress or complication. Unlike simply being clumsy, this implies a conscious choice to stir up drama or hardship where none existed before.
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Do not confuse this with simply being unlucky or facing external problems. The phrase specifically highlights that the person is the architect of their own misfortune through their own actions or meddling.
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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.
