zau6 gaa2就假
Jyutpingzau6 gaa2
Yalejauh gá
Definition
An expression used to indicate that something is highly unlikely, impossible, or fake.
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How it's used
This expression functions as a sarcastic retort to dismiss a claim as completely unbelievable or impossible. It is often used with sentence-final particles like 啦 or 囉 to emphasize the speaker's skepticism and mockery. It carries a strong sense of disbelief that goes beyond simply saying something is not true.
Examples
He says he'll treat me to dinner? Yeah, right.
You say we don't have to work tomorrow? As if.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of 假, which is just an adjective for fake. When used as an interjection or a standalone comment, it acts as a rhetorical device to shut down a conversation rather than a descriptive statement about an object.
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