jau5 nei5 mou5 ngo5有你冇我
Jyutpingjau5 nei5 mou5 ngo5
Yaleyáuh néih móuh ngóh
Definition
A phrase expressing a refusal to compromise or declaring an all-out fight where only one can survive.
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How it's used
This expression is a dramatic declaration of an irreconcilable conflict where only one party can prevail. It is often used to signal the end of patience in a heated argument or a high-stakes competition. Because it carries a strong tone of ultimatum, it is rarely used in casual or polite conversation.
Examples
This matter is non-negotiable, it is either you or me.
If you keep causing trouble, it really will be you or me.
Related words
Common phrases
it really is a fight to the death
Common mistake
Do not use this phrase to describe a simple competition or a game. It implies a sense of total destruction or a complete breakdown of a relationship, making it far too aggressive for trivial disagreements.
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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.
