zo2 zyu6 go3 dei6 kau4 zyun3阻住個地球轉阻住个地球转
Jyutpingzo2 zyu6 go3 dei6 kau4 zyun3
Yalejó jyuh go deih kàuh jyun
Definition
To get in the way or be a major nuisance to others.
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How it's used
This idiom literally translates to "blocking the earth from rotating" and is used to describe someone who is being an unnecessary obstacle or annoyance. It carries a strong, impatient tone and is typically directed at someone whose presence or actions are actively hindering others from getting things done. It is much more colorful and aggressive than simply saying someone is in the way.
Examples
Move aside, you are being a huge nuisance.
Related words
Common phrases
to be in the way
Common mistake
Do not use this phrase in formal or professional settings, as it is highly informal and can sound quite rude or confrontational. It is meant for venting frustration among friends or peers rather than addressing a legitimate obstruction in a polite manner.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
