zaak3 gwaai3責怪责怪

Jyutpingzaak3 gwaai3

Yalejaak gwaai

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To blame, accuse, or complain about someone.

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How it's used

Carries a slightly more formal or serious tone compared to everyday spoken alternatives like 鬧 or 埋怨. It is often used when someone is being held accountable for a specific mistake or failure rather than just expressing general annoyance. You will frequently encounter it in written reports or more serious interpersonal discussions.

Examples

gin2件si6事m4唔gwaan1關keoi5佢si6事，nei5你m4唔hou2好zaak3責gwaai3怪keoi5佢laa1啦。

It has nothing to do with him, don't blame him.

nei5你zou6做co3錯zo2咗je5嘢，dim2點gaai2解zung6仲jiu3要zaak3責gwaai3怪jan4人dei6哋aa4呀？

You did something wrong, why are you still blaming others?

Common phrases

zaak3責gwaai3怪zi6自gei2己

to blame oneself

m4唔hou2好zaak3責gwaai3怪

do not blame

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 鬧, which is much more common and implies a direct, often loud, verbal scolding. Using 責怪 in a casual setting can sound unnecessarily stiff or overly dramatic.