aa3 mat1 jan4阿乜人啊乜人
Jyutpingaa3 mat1 jan4
Yalea māt yàhn
Definition
A placeholder name used to refer to someone whose name is unknown or forgotten; so-and-so, what's-their-name.
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How it's used
Use this term when you have forgotten someone's name or when the specific identity of the person is irrelevant to the story you are telling. It functions as a placeholder noun that signals to the listener that the name is intentionally omitted or temporarily lost. It carries a slightly dismissive or casual tone, suggesting that the person is not important enough to be named.
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go3個goExamples
Someone or other was looking for you earlier.
Related words
Common phrases
which person (unspecified)
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to someone you are currently talking to, as it can sound rude or dehumanizing. It is strictly for talking about a third party.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
