jau5 gwai2 jung6有鬼用
Jyutpingjau5 gwai2 jung6
Yaleyáuh gwái yuhng
Definition
No bloody use; utterly useless.
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How it's used
Adding 鬼 to a phrase acts as an intensifier that conveys frustration, annoyance, or a dismissive attitude. It functions similarly to adding "bloody" or "damn" in English to emphasize that something is utterly ineffective or pointless. Because it carries a strong emotional charge, avoid using it in formal settings or when speaking to superiors.
Examples
What is the point of buying this piece of junk?
He tells so many lies, it is completely useless.
Related words
Common phrases
completely useless
Common mistake
Do not mistake this for a literal reference to ghosts. While 鬼 is the character for ghost, it is used here purely as a colloquial intensifier to express strong negative sentiment.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
