m4 oi3唔愛唔爱

Jyutpingm4 oi3

Yalem̀h oi

Definition

To not want; to reject, decline, or refuse something.

colloquialemotiondaily actions

How it's used

Expressing dislike in Cantonese usually relies on 唔鍾意 or 唔鍾意食. Using 唔愛 sounds slightly more dramatic or intense, often implying a deeper aversion or a lack of affection rather than just a simple preference. It is less common in casual daily speech than 唔鍾意 and can sometimes sound a bit literary or overly emotional depending on the context.

Examples

ngo5我zan1真hai6係m4唔oi3愛sik6食nei4呢joeng6樣je5嘢。

I really don't like eating this.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪m4唔oi3愛tung4同keoi5佢gong2講je5嘢aa4呀？

Do you not like talking to him?

Related words

Common phrases

m4唔oi3愛lei5理

dislike paying attention to

m4唔oi3愛gin3見

dislike seeing

Common mistake

Learners often use 唔愛 as a direct translation for don't like, but it can sound like you are rejecting someone or something on a personal or emotional level. For general preferences like food or hobbies, stick to 唔鍾意 to avoid sounding unnecessarily heavy or poetic.