bat1 jung6不用
Jyutpingbat1 jung6
Yalebāt yuhng
Definition
Need not; no need to.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Use 唔使 in almost all spoken contexts as the standard way to express lack of necessity. While 不用 is the written equivalent, it sounds overly formal or even stiff when spoken aloud in Hong Kong. It is perfectly acceptable to use 唔使 in professional emails or text messages to maintain a natural, friendly tone.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 不用 in casual conversation, as it can make you sound like you are reading from a textbook or speaking Mandarin. Stick to 唔使 to sound like a local.
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