goi1 wui1該煨该煨
Jyutpinggoi1 wui1
Yalegōi wūi
Definition
An exclamation of dismay at a terrible, miserable, or unfortunate event; how terrible, what bad luck.
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How it's used
Expresses a sense of misfortune or a hopeless situation, often carrying a tone of exasperation or pity. It is frequently used as an interjection to react to someone else's blunder or a sudden turn of events. While it implies bad luck, it is often directed at situations caused by carelessness rather than purely external circumstances.
Examples
How terrible, the whole report is missing!
You even locked the keys inside the house, what bad luck.
Related words
Common phrases
Oh no, what a disaster
Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal or professional settings, as it is strictly colloquial and can sound overly dramatic or even mocking depending on the context. It is not a direct translation for general bad luck, but rather a reaction to a specific mess or disaster.
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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.
