ceot1 man6 tai4出問題出问题
Jyutpingceot1 man6 tai4
Yalechēut mahn tàih
Definition
To have something go wrong or a problem arise, preventing a system or plan from working smoothly.
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How it's used
Focuses on the sudden emergence of a malfunction or a hitch in a process rather than a static state of being problematic. It is frequently used to describe technical failures or unexpected complications in a workflow. When something is fundamentally flawed from the start, people often prefer using 有問題 instead.
Examples
The computer suddenly had a problem and won't turn on.
Related words
Common phrases
suddenly go wrong
always having problems
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 有問題, which describes a state of having a problem or being suspicious. Use 出問題 to highlight the moment a situation breaks or deviates from its expected path.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
