faan6 bat1 soeng5犯不上
Jyutpingfaan6 bat1 soeng5
Yalefaahn bāt séuhng
Definition
Not worth it; there is no need to do something to achieve a result.
colloquialdaily actionsemotion
How it's used
Carries a strong sense of futility or lack of necessity regarding an action. It implies that the effort involved outweighs any potential benefit or that the situation is simply not important enough to warrant a reaction. It is frequently used to advise someone against wasting their energy on people or events that do not deserve it.
Examples
It is really not worth arguing over such trivial matters.
You don't need to be angry for him, he is not worth it at all.
Related words
Common phrases
not worth getting angry over
not worth it for him/her
Common mistake
Often confused with 唔使, which is a neutral way to say there is no need. 犯不上 carries a specific nuance of it being a waste of time or effort, whereas 唔使 is purely functional.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
