gwo3 man6過問过问

Jyutpinggwo3 man6

Yalegwo mahn

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To concern oneself with, interfere in, or take an interest in something.

colloquialpeopledaily actions

How it's used

Often carries a slightly negative connotation, implying that someone is interfering or being overly intrusive in affairs that do not concern them. It is frequently used in the negative form to warn someone to stay out of a situation. Unlike simple curiosity, it suggests an active attempt to influence or control the outcome of a situation.

Examples

le1呢gin2件si6事nei5你m4唔hou2好gwo3過man6問laa3喇。

Don't you bother yourself with this matter.

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日gwo3過man6問ngo5我di1啲si1私si6事，hou2好faan4煩。

He keeps prying into my private affairs, it's so annoying.

Common phrases

m4唔hou2好gwo3過man6問

do not interfere

gwo3過man6問si1私si6事

pry into private matters

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with simple interest or asking questions, but it is much stronger and implies an unwanted intrusion. Avoid using it when you simply want to ask about someone's well-being, as it can sound accusatory or hostile.