ding2 m4 zyu6頂唔住顶唔住
Jyutpingding2 m4 zyu6
Yaledíng m̀h jyuh
Definition
Cannot stand something; unable to tolerate, bear, or stomach it.
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How it's used
Expresses a breaking point where physical or mental endurance is exhausted. It is highly versatile and applies to anything from spicy food and physical pain to annoying people or overwhelming workloads. The phrase carries a sense of finality, signaling that the speaker has reached their limit and can no longer continue.
Examples
If you keep making noise, I really cannot take it anymore.
Related words
Common phrases
cannot handle the pressure
cannot help but laugh
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply saying you do not like something. It specifically implies a threshold of endurance has been crossed, making it much stronger than just saying 唔鍾意.
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