hou4 mou4 bou2 lau4毫無保留毫无保留
Jyutpinghou4 mou4 bou2 lau4
Yalehòuh mòuh bóu làuh
Definition
Without reservation; completely; holding nothing back.
colloquialemotioncommunication
How it's used
This phrase is frequently used to describe a level of honesty or emotional vulnerability that goes beyond standard social politeness. It often implies a sense of trust or a complete lack of defensive barriers in a relationship or a confession. While it can be used in professional contexts to describe full support or disclosure, it is most powerful when describing personal feelings.
Examples
He told me everything without holding anything back.
Are you being completely open with him?
Related words
Common phrases
unreserved support
to speak without reservation
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.



