zing2 gwai2 zing2 gwaai3整鬼整怪
Jyutpingzing2 gwai2 zing2 gwaai3
Yalejíng gwái jíng gwaai
Definition
To do strange, mischievous, or bizarre things.
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How it's used
This expression carries a nuance of mischief or deliberate oddity rather than just being strange by nature. It is often used to describe someone who is acting silly, making strange faces, or playing pranks to get attention. Unlike simply being weird, it implies an active, often annoying, performance.
Examples
Why are you acting so weird?
He is always pulling weird stunts and scaring people.
Related words
Common phrases
always acting weird or pulling stunts
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who is naturally eccentric or socially awkward, as it implies the behavior is a choice or a performance. It is specifically for active, often disruptive, behavior.
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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.
