gaau2 m4 dim6攪唔掂搅唔掂

Jyutpinggaau2 m4 dim6

Yalegáau m̀h dihm

Definition

Unable to resolve, handle, or get a situation or task done.

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How it's used

This phrase is the standard way to express that a situation or task is beyond one's ability to resolve. It carries a sense of frustration or resignation, often implying that the speaker has already tried and failed. It is extremely versatile and can refer to anything from fixing a broken appliance to managing a difficult interpersonal conflict.

Examples

le1呢daan1單je5嘢taai2太fuk1複zaap6雜，ngo5我zan1真hai6係gaau2攪m4唔dim6掂aa4呀。

This task is too complicated, I really cannot handle it.

nei5你jat1一go3個jan4人gaau2攪m4唔dim6掂，sai2使m4唔sai2使wan2搵jan4人bong1幫sau2手？

You cannot handle it alone, do you need to find someone to help?

Common phrases

jyun4完cyun4全gaau2攪m4唔dim6掂

completely unable to handle

gaau2攪m4唔dim6掂zau6就gong2講

tell me if you cannot handle it

Common mistake

Learners often try to use it for physical objects, but it is primarily for abstract situations, tasks, or problems. If you are physically unable to lift something, use 拎唔郁 instead.