jan4 ceon2 mou5 joek6 ji1人蠢冇藥醫人蠢冇藥医
Jyutpingjan4 ceon2 mou5 joek6 ji1
Yaleyành chéun móuh yeukh yī
Definition
It is used to describe a person who is so stupid that no medicine can cure his
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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
keoi5 ci3 ci3 dou1 bei2 jan4 aak3 zan1 hai6 jan4 ceon2 mou5 joek6 ji1
佢次次都俾人呃，真係人蠢冇藥醫。
He gets cheated every single time, there really is no cure for stupidity.
nei5 gong2 gik6 keoi5 dou1 m4 ming4 zan1 hai6 jan4 ceon2 mou5 joek6 ji1 aa4
你講極佢都唔明，真係人蠢冇藥醫呀？
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
zan1 hai6 jan4 ceon2 mou5 joek6 ji1
真係人蠢冇藥醫
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.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
