faan2 deoi3反對反对
Jyutpingfaan2 deoi3
Yalefáan deui
Definition
To oppose, object to, or disagree with a proposal or opinion.
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How it's used
Expressing disagreement in Cantonese often relies on context or softer phrasing like 唔係幾好 or 唔係咁睇. Using 反對 is quite direct and carries a formal or serious weight, making it sound more like a debate or a formal meeting than casual chatting. It is the standard term for voting or formal objection.
Examples
I completely oppose this plan.
Does anyone here object?
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Common mistake
Learners often use 反對 when they simply mean they disagree with an opinion, but it is better reserved for opposing proposals, actions, or decisions. For simple disagreement with someone's view, 唔同意 is a much more natural and common choice.
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