zeoi2 miu2 miu2嘴𠴕𠴕
Jyutpingzeoi2 miu2 miu2
Yalejéui míu míu
Definition
To pout or curl one's lip to show discontent, disdain, or unhappiness.
colloquialbodyemotion
How it's used
This expression captures a specific facial gesture of dissatisfaction or contempt, often involving a slight pout or a twist of the mouth. It is frequently used to describe someone who is visibly unhappy with a situation or is being dismissive of something. The reduplication of the final character adds a vivid, descriptive quality to the action.
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Do not confuse this with simply pouting, which can sometimes be playful or cute. This term carries a stronger sense of annoyance, disdain, or silent protest.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
