gwo3 m4 heoi3過唔去过唔去
Jyutpinggwo3 m4 heoi3
Yalegwo m̀h heui
Definition
To make things difficult for someone, or to bear a grudge.
- to make things difficult for someone; to give someone a hard time
- to bear a grudge; to be unable to let something go
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the active intent to obstruct or make life difficult for someone, rather than just holding a silent grudge. It is frequently used in the reflexive form 同自己過唔去, which describes someone who is being unnecessarily harsh or self-destructive. The phrase implies a deliberate choice to create friction or conflict.
Examples
Why do you always have to make things difficult for me?
He seems to be punishing himself, not eating anything every day.
Related words
Common phrases
to be hard on oneself
to deliberately make things difficult
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply disliking someone. It requires an action or an attitude that actively hinders the other person or creates an obstacle for them.
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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.
