zat6 tau4 zat6 sai3窒頭窒勢窒头窒势

Jyutpingzat6 tau4 zat6 sai3

Yalejaht tàuh jaht sai

形容詞

Definition

To speak in a disrespectful, sarcastic, or interrupting manner.

colloquialpeoplecommunication

How it's used

This expression specifically targets the act of undermining someone or killing the mood with cynical, biting, or dismissive remarks. It implies a lack of social grace and a deliberate attempt to make the other person feel foolish or unwelcome. It is often used to describe someone who has a habit of being difficult or uncooperative in conversation.

Examples

nei5你zou6做me1咩seng4成jat6日zat6窒tau4頭zat6窒sai3勢，hou2好naan4難tung4同nei5你king1傾lok6落heoi3去aa4呀。

Why do you always have to be so sarcastic? It's hard to keep talking to you.

keoi5佢gong2講je5嘢seng4成jat6日zat6窒tau4頭zat6窒sai3勢，gaau2搞dou3到daai6大gaa1家sam1心cing4情dou1都m4唔hou2好。

He always makes snide, discouraging remarks, which puts everyone in a bad mood.

Common phrases

gong2講je5嘢zat6窒tau4頭zat6窒sai3勢

to speak in a sarcastic or discouraging manner

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply being talkative or loud. It specifically carries a negative connotation of being rude, obstructive, or mean-spirited in one's tone.