hou2 m4 dim6好唔掂
Jyutpinghou2 m4 dim6
Yalehóu m̀h dihm
Definition
Very bad, in a terrible state, or not doing well.
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How it's used
Carries a strong sense of disapproval or failure, often implying that something is substandard, incompetent, or completely unacceptable. It is frequently used to critique performance, quality, or even a person's state of health or mood. Unlike formal terms for bad, this phrase feels personal and direct, making it very common in casual feedback.
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Common phrases
performance is very poor
attitude is terrible
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe something that is merely unpleasant or slightly annoying, as it suggests a significant lack of quality or a failure to meet basic expectations. It is strictly colloquial and should be avoided in professional or formal writing.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
