gam2 m4 hai6噉唔係啖唔系
Jyutpinggam2 m4 hai6
Yalegám m̀h haih
Definition
That is not; in that case, it is not.
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How it's used
Functions as a rhetorical device to challenge a premise or point out a contradiction in a conversation. It combines the demonstrative 噉 with the negative copula 唔係 to signal that the previous statement leads to an illogical or unacceptable conclusion. It is frequently used to initiate a counter-argument or to express disbelief.
Examples
Doesn't that mean he's wrong?
That's not a solution, you need to think of another plan.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 唔係噉, which means "it's not like that." Remember that 噉唔係 focuses on the logical consequence of a situation, whereas 唔係噉 is a direct denial of a specific claim or state of affairs.
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