m4 sai2 zi2 ji2唔使指擬唔使指拟
Jyutpingm4 sai2 zi2 ji2
Yalem̀h sái jí yí
Definition
Don't even think about it; to not hold out any hope or expectation for something.
colloquialcommunicationemotion
How it's used
This expression serves as a sharp, dismissive way to shut down someone's unrealistic expectations or requests. It carries a slightly more aggressive or mocking tone than simply saying 唔好諗. It is frequently used when someone is being delusional about a situation or asking for a favor that is completely out of the question.
Examples
You want me to do your homework? Don't even think about it.
He wants to win the prize? He really shouldn't get his hopes up.
Common phrases
really don't even think about it
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a literal instruction about pointing or gesturing, but it is purely idiomatic. Ensure you use the correct tone, as it can sound quite rude or confrontational depending on the context.
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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.
