jat1 mou4 so2 zi1一無所知一无所知
Jyutpingjat1 mou4 so2 zi1
Yaleyāt mòuh só jī
Definition
To know absolutely nothing about; to be completely ignorant of.
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How it's used
Functions as a formal idiom that carries a sense of complete lack of awareness or information. While it is widely understood in speech, it often sounds slightly more serious or emphatic than using plain phrases like 咩都唔知. It is frequently used to describe a total absence of knowledge regarding a specific topic or situation.
Examples
I really know absolutely nothing about this matter.
Are you completely in the dark about this plan?
Common phrases
to know nothing about...
Common mistake
Avoid using this in very casual, lighthearted contexts, as it can sound overly dramatic or literary compared to everyday spoken alternatives. It is not a verb that takes objects directly in the same way as simple verbs, so it is almost always preceded by 對於 or 對.
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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.
