diu1 naa5 maa1丟那媽丢那妈
Jyutpingdiu1 naa5 maa1
Yaledīu náh mā
Definition
A highly offensive profanity meaning "fuck your mother".
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How it's used
This is a highly offensive and vulgar expression that functions as a strong expletive. It is considered extremely rude and can easily escalate a conflict or lead to physical confrontation. Avoid using it in any social situation unless you are intentionally looking for trouble.
Examples
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Common phrases
Fuck it, just push through it.
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common filler word because they hear it in movies, but it is not a casual expression and carries significant social weight. Using it in public or with strangers is likely to be perceived as a direct personal attack.
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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.
