bat1 tung4 ji3不同意
Jyutpingbat1 tung4 ji3
Yalebāt tùhng yi
Definition
To disagree, object, or differ in opinion.
colloquialcommunicationemotion
How it's used
Expressing disagreement in Cantonese often relies on adding the negative particle 唔 before the verb. While 不同意 is standard, speakers frequently use 唔同意 to sound more natural and direct in casual conversation. Using this phrase helps soften a stance compared to more confrontational expressions, especially when followed by a brief explanation.
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Common mistake
Learners sometimes mistakenly use 唔係同意, which is grammatically incorrect. Always attach the negative particle 唔 directly to the verb 同意 to negate it.
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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.
