m4 sai2 man6 aa3 gwai3唔使問亞貴唔使问亚贵
Jyutpingm4 sai2 man6 aa3 gwai3
Yalem̀h sái mahn a gwai
Definition
Completely obvious; something that goes without saying and that everyone should know.
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How it's used
This idiom functions as a rhetorical device to emphasize that a fact is self-evident or common knowledge. It carries a slightly dismissive or impatient tone, suggesting that the answer is so clear that asking about it is redundant or even silly. It is frequently used when someone points out the obvious or when a situation has a predictable outcome.
Examples
This matter is so obvious, there's really no need to ask.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake 亞貴 for a real person's name, but it is a generic placeholder name used in this specific idiom to represent an outsider or a third party. Do not attempt to use 亞貴 in other contexts to mean 'someone' or 'a person'.
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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.
