jat1 dung6 dou1 mou5一戙都冇
Jyutpingjat1 dung6 dou1 mou5
Yaleyāt duhng dōu móuh
Definition
To have no solutions or options left, or to suffer a crushing defeat.
- slangto have no ways out; to have no solutions or options left
- slangto lose everything and have nothing left in gambling; to suffer a crushing defeat
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How it's used
Originating from gambling terminology, this phrase describes being completely wiped out or having zero resources left. It is frequently used metaphorically to describe someone who is totally stumped or has run out of ideas when facing a difficult situation. The emphasis is on the absolute lack of anything remaining.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply having no money, as it carries a stronger sense of total defeat or helplessness. It is strictly colloquial and should be avoided in formal or professional settings.
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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.
