him3 fung6欠奉
Jyutpinghim3 fung6
Yalehim fuhng
Definition
To be lacking, unavailable, or cannot be provided.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal written notices or polite business correspondence to indicate that a service or item is unavailable. It carries a stiff, apologetic tone that sounds out of place in casual conversation between friends. When you see it on a sign or a menu, it functions as a polite way to decline a request or explain a limitation.
Examples
The restaurant is full today, we cannot provide service.
There are no refreshments provided for this event, sorry about that.
Related words
Common phrases
service not provided
Common mistake
Learners often try to use this in daily speech, but it sounds overly formal and stiff. Use 冇或者 or 唔提供 instead for casual situations.
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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.
