dang6 jan4 m4 dai2戥人唔抵
Jyutpingdang6 jan4 m4 dai2
Yaledahng yàhn m̀h dái
Definition
To feel that someone has been treated unfairly or did not deserve their bad luck.
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How it's used
Expressing empathy for someone else's misfortune is the core function of this phrase. It shifts the focus from the speaker's own feelings to the injustice experienced by the other person. You can use it to validate someone's frustration when they have been treated poorly or have suffered an undeserved outcome.
Related words
Common phrases
really feel it is unfair for him or her
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with feeling sorry for someone in a pitying way, as it specifically highlights a sense of injustice or unfairness rather than just sadness. It is strictly used for negative situations where the person deserves better than what they received.
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