zaa3 jing4詐型诈型

Jyutpingzaa3 jing4

Yaleja yìhng

動詞

Definition

To show anger or discontent toward someone by complaining, moaning, or scolding.

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How it's used

This term captures the specific act of making one's dissatisfaction known through a display of attitude, often involving sulking or vocal complaining. It implies a performative element where the person wants their unhappiness to be noticed by the target of their frustration. It is frequently used to describe someone who is being unreasonable or overly sensitive in their grievances.

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日dou1都zaa3詐jing4型，waa6話ngo5我zou6做je5嘢m4唔gau3夠faai3快。

He is always complaining, saying I don't work fast enough.

nei5你zou6做co3錯zo2咗zung6仲zaa3詐jing4型，bin1邊go3個wui2會bong1幫nei5你aa1呀？

You made a mistake and you're still acting angry, who would help you?

Common phrases

zaa3詐saai3晒jing4型

to be very angry and complaining loudly

zaa3詐jing4型waa6話

to complain about something

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply being angry or sad. It specifically requires an interpersonal component where the person is directing their negative behavior toward someone else to make them feel guilty or uncomfortable.