m4 zai3唔製唔制

Jyutpingm4 zai3

Yalem̀h jai

Definition

Unwilling to do something; to refuse or decline, often used in a playful, childish, or coquettish way.

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How it's used

Expresses a firm refusal or a lack of willingness to participate in a suggested action. It carries a slightly stubborn or playful tone, often used when someone feels a request is unreasonable or undesirable. Unlike a simple 唔好, it emphasizes personal agency and a clear decision to opt out.

Examples

giu3叫ngo5我zou6做nei4呢joeng6樣je5嘢？ngo5我m4唔zai3製aa4呀！

Ask me to do this? No way, I'm not doing it!

keoi5佢waa6話soeng2想heoi3去go2嗰dou6度，bat1不gwo3過ngo5我m4唔zai3製。

He said he wants to go there, but I'm not willing to.

Common phrases

gin1堅m4唔zai3製

definitely not willing

coi2睬nei5你dou1都so4傻，ngo5我m4唔zai3製

I'm not falling for that, no way

Common mistake

Avoid using this in formal or professional settings, as it can sound dismissive or childish. It is strictly for casual interactions with friends or family.