gwaan1 nei5 pei3 si6關你屁事关你屁事
Definition
None of your business; mind your own damn business.
How it's used
This phrase is highly aggressive and carries a strong sense of hostility, functioning as a blunt way to shut down someone who is being overly inquisitive or intrusive. It is significantly more offensive than the standard 關你咩事, as the inclusion of 屁 adds a vulgar, dismissive tone that signals you have zero patience for the other person. Use this only when you are genuinely angry or want to signal the end of a relationship, as it is rarely used in friendly banter.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a standard way to say mind your own business, but it is actually quite rude and can easily escalate a conflict. Avoid using this with strangers, elders, or in any professional setting unless you intend to be confrontational.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
