zaa6 lyun6 gwo1 beng3拃亂戈柄拃乱戈柄
Jyutpingzaa6 lyun6 gwo1 beng3
Yalejah lyuhn gwō beng
Definition
To interrupt someone who is speaking, to barge in on a conversation, or to disrupt the order.
colloquialcommunicationpeople
How it's used
This phrase is a vivid, idiomatic way to describe someone rudely cutting into a conversation or disrupting a flow of events. It carries a strong sense of annoyance, implying that the intruder is being inconsiderate or tactless. It is specifically used for verbal interruptions rather than physical interference.
Examples
I am talking, please don't interrupt me.
He always likes to barge in when other people are talking.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a literal action involving objects, but it is strictly used for social or verbal disruption. Do not use it to describe physical chaos or messiness, as it is reserved for interpersonal dynamics.
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Grammar guides
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