coi2 nei5 dou1 so4睬你都傻
Jyutpingcoi2 nei5 dou1 so4
Yalechói néih dōu sòh
Definition
To ignore someone, often implying they are not worth the time or trouble.
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How it's used
This phrase serves as a blunt dismissal, effectively telling someone that their request or statement is not worth your time or energy. It carries a strong sense of defiance or indifference, often used when someone makes an unreasonable demand or talks nonsense. It is highly informal and can sound quite rude depending on the tone of voice.
Examples
He is always bragging, don't bother listening to him.
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Common mistake
Do not use this in professional or formal settings, as it is inherently dismissive and can easily cause offense. It is strictly for casual interactions among friends or peers where you want to express firm refusal.
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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.
