gaau2 m4 dim6搞唔掂
Jyutpinggaau2 m4 dim6
Yalegáau m̀h dihm
Definition
Unable to resolve, finish, or handle a situation or task.
colloquialdaily actionswork
How it's used
This phrase is the go to expression for admitting defeat when facing a task or a difficult person. It carries a sense of personal limitation or frustration rather than just stating that a problem is unsolvable. It is extremely versatile and can be applied to anything from fixing a broken computer to managing a stressful social situation.
Examples
This matter is too complicated, I really cannot handle it.
You cannot handle it alone, do you need to find someone to help?
Related words
Common phrases
really cannot handle it
completely unable to solve
Common mistake
Learners often try to use it for physical objects that are broken, but it is better suited for processes, tasks, or situations. If you want to say something is broken, use 壞咗 instead.
Grammar color guide
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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.
