zung1 go3 tau4 maai4 heoi3舂個頭埋去舂个头埋去
Jyutpingzung1 go3 tau4 maai4 heoi3
Yalejūng go tàuh màaih heui
Definition
To get involved in something; to rush headlong into a situation.
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How it's used
This expression vividly describes the act of blindly or impulsively inserting oneself into a situation, often one that is troublesome or unnecessary. It carries a strong sense of warning or criticism, implying that the person is acting without thinking about the potential negative consequences. It is almost exclusively used in negative contexts where someone is meddling in affairs that do not concern them.
Examples
Why are you getting yourself involved in helping him?
This has nothing to do with you, don't get involved.
Related words
Common phrases
don't get involved
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a literal action of hitting one's head against something. It is a metaphorical idiom for meddling, so using it to describe physical movement or actual head injuries will cause confusion.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
