jan4 ceon2 mou5 joek6 ji1人蠢冇藥醫人蠢冇藥医
Jyutpingjan4 ceon2 mou5 joek6 ji1
Yaleyàhn chéun móuh yeuhk yī
Definition
There is no cure for stupidity; said of someone who is so foolish that they are beyond help.
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How it's used
This phrase is a harsh, blunt way to dismiss someone's inability to learn or change their behavior. It carries a strong sense of frustration and hopelessness, often used when someone repeats the same mistake despite being warned multiple times. Because it is quite insulting, it is usually reserved for close friends or when venting about someone who is not present.
Examples
He gets cheated every single time, there really is no cure for stupidity.
You explain it to him over and over and he still doesn't get it, is there really no cure for stupidity?
Related words
Common phrases
really, there is no cure for stupidity
Common mistake
Do not use this phrase in professional or formal settings, as it is highly offensive and aggressive. It is strictly for informal, private, or heated arguments where you have completely given up on reasoning with the other person.
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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.
