wok6 dai2 gam2 min6鑊底噉面镬底啖面
Jyutpingwok6 dai2 gam2 min6
Yalewohk dái gám mihn
Definition
Looking angry, displeased, or unhappy, with a dark, scowling face.
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How it's used
This idiom vividly compares a person's facial expression to the bottom of a wok, which is typically covered in thick, black soot. It implies a dark, gloomy, or hostile countenance that suggests the person is in a foul mood. It is a highly descriptive and slightly informal way to describe someone who is visibly radiating negativity or anger.
Examples
He always looks so grumpy, who would dare to talk to him?
Why do you look so sour? Did someone upset you?
Related words
Common phrases
always looking grumpy
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being sad or tired. It specifically carries a sense of hostility or a 'black' mood that makes others feel uncomfortable approaching the person.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
