haau4 po4 sau2 m4 dou2 gwaa2姣婆守唔到寡

Jyutpinghaau4 po4 sau2 m4 dou2 gwaa2

Yalehàauh pòh sáu m̀h dóu gwá

語句

Definition

To mock someone who cannot help but break a promise to abstain from doing something.

colloquialpeopleslang

How it's used

This idiom is a colorful, slightly derogatory way to describe someone who lacks self-discipline or fails to keep a resolution. It is specifically used when someone makes a firm promise to abstain from a habit or temptation but gives in almost immediately. Because it carries a strong sexual connotation, it is best reserved for close friends or informal settings where you want to tease someone for their lack of willpower.

Examples

keoi5佢waa6話m4唔zoi3再maai5買saam1衫，dim2點zi1知zyun3轉tau4頭jau6又heoi3去zo2咗haang4行gaai1街，zan1真hai6係haau4姣po4婆sau2守m4唔dou2到gwaa2寡。

She said she wouldn't buy more clothes, but then she went shopping again; she really can't keep her word.

nei5你jau6又waa6話gaai3戒tong4糖，dim2點gaai2解zung6仲jam2飲zan1珍zyu1珠naai5奶caa4茶？haau4姣po4婆sau2守m4唔dou2到gwaa2寡aa4呀nei5你。

You said you were cutting out sugar, so why are you still drinking bubble tea? You really can't stick to your promise.

Common phrases

zan1真hai6係haau4姣po4婆sau2守m4唔dou2到gwaa2寡

really can't keep one's word

Common mistake

Avoid using this in professional or formal environments as the literal meaning is quite vulgar. It is strictly a colloquial taunt and should not be used to describe serious breaches of contract or moral failings.