fau2 jing6否認否认
Jyutpingfau2 jing6
Yalefáu yihng
Definition
To deny or refuse to admit.
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How it's used
Formal in tone, this word is primarily used in legal, journalistic, or serious contexts rather than casual conversation. When people want to express denial in everyday speech, they typically use the more natural phrase 唔認.
Examples
He refuses to deny it even though he did something wrong.
Related words
Common phrases
to flatly deny
Common mistake
Learners often use this word in casual settings where it sounds overly stiff or dramatic. Stick to 唔認 for daily life to avoid sounding like a news anchor or a lawyer.
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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.
