m4 zai3 dak1 gwo3唔製得過唔制得过
Jyutpingm4 zai3 dak1 gwo3
Yalem̀h jai dāk gwo
Definition
Not worth doing; not worthwhile.
colloquialworkmoney
How it's used
This expression functions as a judgment on the risk or effort versus the potential reward of a situation. It is essentially a more colloquial and emphatic way of saying something is not worth the trouble. You will often hear it used when someone is weighing the pros and cons of a risky venture or an unfair deal.
Examples
The pay for this job is so low, it's really not worth doing.
Think it over first, is this business deal really not worth it?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 唔抵, which refers more to value for money or fairness. 唔製得過 specifically implies that the action itself is not worth the effort or risk involved, rather than just being a bad bargain.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
