gong2 gik6 dou1 m4 ming4講極都唔明讲极都唔明
Jyutpinggong2 gik6 dou1 m4 ming4
Yalegóng gihk dōu m̀h mìhng
Definition
To be unable to get through to someone despite repeated explanations; to talk to a brick wall.
colloquialcommunicationemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the frustration of a speaker who has exhausted all efforts to explain something to a listener who refuses to listen or lacks the capacity to comprehend. It carries a strong sense of exasperation and is often used when the speaker feels the listener is being deliberately obtuse or stubborn. The structure relies on the adverbial use of 極 to emphasize the repetition of the action until the point of futility.
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Avoid using this to describe a simple misunderstanding or a genuine lack of information, as it carries a judgmental tone implying the listener is at fault for not grasping the point.
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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.
