haan4 si6閒事闲事
Jyutpinghaan4 si6
Yalehàahn sih
Definition
Other people's business; matters that do not concern oneself.
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How it's used
Often used in the phrase 唔好理閒事 to warn someone against being a busybody. It carries a slightly dismissive tone, implying that the matter is not only someone else's concern but also unimportant or a waste of time.
Examples
Don't worry so much about other people's business.
Related words
Common phrases
don't meddle in other people's business
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 閒雜人等, which refers to unauthorized persons or bystanders. While 閒事 implies something is trivial or none of your business, it is not used to describe people.
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