zing2 gu2整古
Jyutpingzing2 gu2
Yalejíng gú
Definition
To play a trick or prank on someone.
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How it's used
Often used to describe lighthearted mischief or practical jokes rather than malicious deception. It carries a playful tone and is frequently used when someone is being deliberately annoying or silly to get a reaction. You will often hear it in the reduplicated form 整古做怪 to describe someone acting in a strange or clownish manner.
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Do not confuse this with 呃, which means to cheat or deceive someone for personal gain. 整古 is meant to be funny or teasing, whereas 呃 is inherently negative and implies dishonesty.
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