dang2 jyu1 ling4等於零等于零

Jyutpingdang2 jyu1 ling4

Yaledáng yū lìhng

Definition

To be equivalent to zero, completely useless, or in vain.

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How it's used

Carries a blunt and dismissive tone, often used to shut down a suggestion or highlight the futility of an action. It functions as a predicate adjective meaning worthless or ineffective rather than a literal mathematical statement. It is frequently paired with a preceding clause that establishes a condition which renders the subject pointless.

Examples

nei5你mou5冇ging1經jim6驗，wan2搵gung1工dang2等jyu1於ling4零。

You have no experience, so looking for a job is useless.

mou5冇cin2錢maai5買lau2樓，gong2講lei5理soeng2想dang2等jyu1於ling4零aa4呀？

If you don't have money to buy a flat, is talking about ideals useless?

Common phrases

jyun4完cyun4全dang2等jyu1於ling4零

absolutely useless

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe physical objects that are broken or non-functional, as it specifically refers to the lack of value or impact of an idea, plan, or effort.