一哭二鬧三上吊

jat1 huk1 ji6 naau6 saam1 soeng5 diu3

lit. to cry, then shout, then threaten suicide (saying) · fig. to make a terrible scene; to throw a tantrum

2 Written Forms

Meanings

  1. lit. to cry, then shout, then threaten suicide (saying)
  2. fig. to make a terrible scene; to throw a tantrum

Written Forms

一哭二鬧三上吊Traditional · Main Form
一哭二闹三上吊Alternate Form

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