jau1 soeng2休想
Jyutpingjau1 soeng2
Yaleyāu séung
Definition
Don't even think about it; not to imagine something is possible.
colloquialemotiondaily actions
How it's used
Carries a strong, defiant tone that signals a firm refusal or a complete dismissal of someone's expectations. It is significantly more aggressive than simply saying 唔得, often used when someone is trying to manipulate or pressure you into doing something against your will. It functions effectively as a standalone exclamation to shut down a conversation immediately.
Examples
You want to trick me? Not a chance!
He can forget about getting this bonus.
Related words
Common phrases
don't even think about deceiving people
don't imagine you will succeed
Common mistake
Avoid using this in polite or professional settings, as it can sound confrontational and rude. It is strictly for personal disputes or when you are asserting authority over someone who is overstepping boundaries.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
