zaat3 zaat3 tiu3扎扎跳

Jyutpingzaat3 zaat3 tiu3

Yalejaat jaat tiu

形容詞

Definition

Lively and energetic, or extremely angry and livid.

vivacious; lively; energetic and active
extremely angry; hopping mad; livid with rage

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How it's used

Primarily used to describe children or young animals that are full of energy and physically restless. While it can metaphorically describe someone who is agitated or incensed, the literal sense of bouncing or jumping with excitement is far more common in daily life. It carries a lighthearted, slightly playful tone that is rarely used to describe adults unless they are acting in an immature or overly hyperactive manner.

Examples

go3個sai3細lou6路seng4成jat6日zaat3扎zaat3扎tiu3跳，hou2好naan4難co5坐ding6定ding6定。

The kid is always jumping around and finds it hard to sit still.

nei5你zou6做me1咩zaat3扎zaat3扎tiu3跳aa4呀？hai6係mai6咪jau5有me1咩hou2好siu1消sik1息？

Why are you jumping around like that? Is there some good news?

Common phrases

seng4成jat6日zaat3扎zaat3扎tiu3跳

always jumping around

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply happy or cheerful, as the term specifically emphasizes physical movement and restlessness. If you want to describe someone who is just in a good mood, use 開心 instead.