zang1 gaau1爭交争交
Jyutpingzang1 gaau1
Yalejāng gāau
Definition
To quarrel, argue, or fight verbally.
colloquialpeoplecommunication
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of bickering or verbal confrontation, often implying a repetitive or petty nature. While interchangeable with 嗌交, it carries a slightly more intense nuance of contention or struggling to assert one's position. It is frequently used to describe ongoing friction between people who know each other well.
Examples
Why are those two arguing again?
Related words
Common phrases
argue all the time
argue over trivial matters
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 爭執, which is a more formal or written term for a dispute. Using 爭交 in a professional or formal report would sound out of place as it is strictly colloquial.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
