zeot1 hing3卒慶卒庆
Jyutpingzeot1 hing3
Yalejēut hing
Definition
To provoke, irritate, or make someone angry.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
This term is used to describe someone deliberately inciting or annoying another person to get a reaction. It carries a sense of being petty or mischievous rather than aggressive. It is common to hear it used when someone is poking fun at a friend to see them get flustered.
Examples
He loves to provoke others, it is really annoying.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with formal words for provocation, as this is strictly colloquial and carries a lighthearted or annoying tone rather than a serious or legal one.
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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.
