deoi3 jan4 mou5 je5對人冇嘢对人冇嘢
Jyutpingdeoi3 jan4 mou5 je5
Yaledeui yàhn móuh yéh
Definition
To not have any romantic feelings for someone.
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How it's used
This phrase is a classic example of how the versatile word 嘢 can be used to negate romantic interest. It functions as a polite or casual way to friendzone someone or clarify that a relationship is strictly platonic. Using it avoids the directness of saying you do not like someone, making it a softer way to set boundaries.
Common phrases
really have no feelings
have absolutely no feelings
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the general meaning of 冇嘢, which can also mean nothing is wrong or that someone is fine. Context is essential to distinguish between having no romantic interest and simply saying that a situation is not a problem.
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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.
