gwaan1 nei5 caa1 si6關你叉事关你叉事
Jyutpinggwaan1 nei5 caa1 si6
Yalegwāan néih chā sih
Definition
None of your damn business; mind your own damn business.
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How it's used
This phrase is a vulgar, aggressive way to tell someone to stop prying into personal affairs. The character 叉 is a phonetic substitute for a much cruder profanity, making the expression sound slightly less offensive than the literal version while still remaining very confrontational. It is strictly reserved for heated arguments or when dealing with someone who is being extremely intrusive.
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Do not use this with superiors, elders, or in any professional setting, as it is highly rude and will likely cause significant offense. It is strictly for peer-to-peer conflict.
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