wan2 lei4 gong2搵嚟講揾嚟讲
Jyutpingwan2 lei4 gong2
Yalewán lèih góng
Definition
To say something, usually an unwelcome comment or criticism, just for the sake of finding something to say.
colloquialcommunicationemotion
How it's used
This phrase is used to dismiss someone's comments as being intentionally provocative, irrelevant, or simply annoying. It implies that the speaker is creating trouble or expressing criticism where none is needed. It is frequently used when someone makes a comment that seems designed to stir up conflict or highlight a non-existent problem.
Examples
He is just talking nonsense again, nobody wants to listen.
Related words
Common phrases
really just talking nonsense
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply talking about something. It carries a strong negative connotation of being annoying or argumentative, so using it to describe a neutral conversation will sound aggressive.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
