zou2 hoeng2早響早响

Jyutpingzou2 hoeng2

Yalejóu héung

動詞

Definition

To mention, speak up, or voice out earlier.

colloquialcommunicationdaily actions

How it's used

This expression functions as a reproach for failing to communicate a vital piece of information in time. It is almost always followed by a particle like 呀嘛 or 囉 to emphasize the speaker's frustration or regret. It implies that the situation could have been easily avoided if the other person had simply spoken up.

Examples

nei5你zou2早hoeng2響mai1咪mou5冇si6事lo1囉。

If you had spoken up earlier, there wouldn't be a problem.

nei5你zou2早hoeng2響aa3呀maa3嘛，gaau2搞dou3到ngo5我gam3咁gon2趕。

You should have said something earlier, now I am in such a rush.

Common phrases

nei5你zou2早hoeng2響aa3呀maa3嘛

You should have said so earlier

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of sounding an alarm or ringing a bell. It is strictly used in conversational contexts to address poor communication or delayed disclosure.