wo1 ho2喎呵㖞啊
Jyutpingwo1 ho2
Yalewō hó
Definition
An interjection used to express grief, or to indicate a wicked, evil laugh.
- expression of grief
- an evil or wicked laugh
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How it's used
This particle is primarily used to convey a sense of sinister triumph or mocking laughter. It often appears in scenarios where someone feels they have gained the upper hand or caught someone else in a trap. While it can express a dark sense of humor, it is rarely used in casual, friendly conversation.
Examples
He actually lied to me, hah!
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with other sentence-final particles like 喎 or 呵, which have completely different functions. Remember that 喎呵 is a specific interjection used for mocking or villainous laughter, not a grammatical marker for tone or emphasis.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
