m4 zo2 nei5唔阻你

Jyutpingm4 zo2 nei5

Yalem̀h jó néih

Definition

I won't bother you; I will leave you to it.

colloquialcommunicationdaily actions

How it's used

This phrase functions as a polite social exit strategy when ending a conversation or leaving someone to their tasks. It carries a considerate tone that acknowledges the other person's time is valuable. It is almost always used as a closing remark before walking away or hanging up the phone.

Examples

nei5你mong4忙gan2緊aa4呀？gam3咁ngo5我m4唔zo2阻nei5你laa3喇。

Are you busy? Then I won't bother you.

ngo5我zung6仲jau5有je5嘢zou6做，m4唔zo2阻nei5你faan1返gung1工laa1啦。

I still have things to do, I won't hold you up from work.

Common phrases

m4唔zo2阻nei5你gam3咁do1多

I won't take up any more of your time

Common mistake

Avoid using this as a literal translation for 'I will not block you' in a physical sense, as it is strictly used for social interaction and time management.