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Stubborn (Cantonese)

Stubborn [ngao3geng2] [拗颈] Definition: In both Mandarin and Cantonese, "拗颈" (ào jǐng/ngao3geng2) describes someone who is stubborn or obstinate, particularly regarding a certain matter or opinion. Example Usage: Person 1:…
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Quarrel (Cantonese)

Definition: In Mandarin, "嗌交" (ài jiāo) is a colloquial term used to describe two people having an argument or quarreling. In Cantonese, the equivalent term is "嗌交" (ngai3gau1). Example Usage:…
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Awesome (Cantonese)

Awesome [佢好叻噃] [keoi5 hou3 lek1 bo3] Definition: In Cantonese, "佢好叻噃" (keoi5 hou3 lek1 bo3) is used to express "awesome" or "great" in English. It's a colloquial phrase indicating admiration or…
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Flirt (Cantonese)

Flirt  [da qing ma qiao] [打情骂俏] Definition: "Da qing ma qiao" (打情骂俏) is a Chinese phrase that translates to "flirt" in English. It refers to engaging in playful or romantic…
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Go to hell

Go to hell [Nǐ zǎ bù shàngtiān ne] [你咋不上天呢] Definition: "Nǐ zǎ bù shàngtiān ne" (你咋不上天呢) is a Chinese phrase that translates to "Why don't you go to heaven?" or…
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I’m Jealous

I am jealous/bitter [Wǒ suānle] [我酸了] Definition: "Wǒ suānle" (我酸了) is a Chinese slang phrase that translates to "I am jealous" or "I am bitter" in English. The term "suān"…
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Silly Dick

Silly Dick [Shǎ diǎo] [傻屌]  Definition: "Shǎ diǎo" (傻屌) is a Chinese slang term that literally translates to "silly hanging." Originally intended as a derogatory swear word, it's used to…