m4 gwaai3 zi1唔怪之
Jyutpingm4 gwaai3 zi1
Yalem̀h gwaai jī
Definition
No wonder; expressing that something is understandable or not surprising in light of new information.
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How it's used
This expression is frequently extended to 唔怪之得, which is interchangeable with the shorter form. It functions as an adverbial phrase to express realization or understanding of a cause. It is highly conversational and carries a tone of sudden clarity or confirmation of a suspicion.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 唔怪得之, which is a common but technically incorrect permutation of the characters. Stick to 唔怪之 or 唔怪之得 to sound natural.
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