gu1 mat6 leon6姑勿論姑勿论
Jyutpinggu1 mat6 leon6
Yalegū maht leuhn
Definition
Regardless of; setting aside a topic for the time being.
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How it's used
Functions as a formal transition used to set aside a specific point to focus on a more important argument. It carries a slightly literary or argumentative tone, often appearing in debates or persuasive writing rather than casual chit-chat. It effectively signals that the speaker is choosing to ignore a potential counter-argument to highlight a different, more pressing fact.
Examples
Regardless of whether the price is expensive or not, the style of this shirt is quite nice.
Regardless of whether he is lying or not, you shouldn't scold him like that.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a simple synonym of 唔理 or 唔使講, but it is much more structured and typically introduces a contrastive clause. It is not used for casual indifference, but rather for logical prioritization in a discussion.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
