zou6 jiu4 waak6 zung3造謠惑眾造谣惑众
Jyutpingzou6 jiu4 waak6 zung3
Yalejouh yìuh waahk jung
Definition
To spread rumours to confuse and mislead the public.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a strong negative connotation, implying that the person is not just gossiping but intentionally causing social unrest or confusion. It is typically used in formal or serious contexts to condemn someone's malicious behavior. While it sounds quite literary, it is still frequently used in news reports or heated arguments to describe someone spreading misinformation.
Examples
He is always spreading rumors to mislead people, it is really annoying.
Related words
Common phrases
people who spread rumors to mislead
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for simple gossiping, but it implies a more serious, calculated effort to manipulate public opinion or cause trouble. Avoid using it for harmless rumors or casual small talk.
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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.
