jau5 mat1 m4 to5有乜唔妥
Jyutpingjau5 mat1 m4 to5
Yaleyáuh māt m̀h tóh
Definition
Is there anything wrong, or what is wrong.
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How it's used
This phrase is a versatile way to probe for issues or suspicious behavior. It functions as a softer, more conversational alternative to asking if something is broken or incorrect. Using it often implies a sense of concern or a desire to troubleshoot before a situation escalates.
Examples
You look like something is wrong, are you not feeling well?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with asking if someone is angry or upset, as it specifically targets the presence of an error, a physical ailment, or a suspicious circumstance. It is not used to ask about someone's emotional state directly unless that state is perceived as an anomaly.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
