ding2 m4 pou4頂唔蒲顶唔蒲

Jyutpingding2 m4 pou4

Yaledíng m pòuh

Definition

To be unable to tolerate

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How it's used

This expression serves as a more colorful, slang-heavy alternative to 頂唔順. It carries a slightly more dramatic or weary tone, often implying that one has reached the absolute limit of their physical or mental endurance. While it is perfectly understandable to native speakers, it is significantly less common than the standard 頂唔順 and may sound slightly more informal or regional depending on the speaker's background.

Examples

le1 fan2 gung1 taai2 san1 fu2 ngo5 zan1 hai6 ding2 m4 pou4 laa3

呢份工太辛苦，我真係頂唔蒲喇。

This job is too tough, I really can't take it anymore.

nei5 zung6 ding2 m4 pou4 aa4 bat1 jyu4 jau1 sik1 zan6 laa1

你仲頂唔蒲呀？不如休息陣啦。

Can you still not handle it? Why don't you take a break?

Common phrases

zan1 hai6 ding2 m4 pou4

真係頂唔蒲

really cannot take it anymore

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 頂唔住, which is also a common synonym. While all three mean the same thing, 頂唔蒲 is the most colloquial and least frequently heard of the group, so it is best reserved for casual conversation with friends rather than formal settings.