m4 syun3 sou3唔算數唔算数
Jyutpingm4 syun3 sou3
Yalem̀h syun sou
Definition
To not count, not qualify, or not be valid.
colloquialdaily actionscommunication
How it's used
Often used to accuse someone of breaking a promise or reneging on a deal. It carries a sense of frustration or disappointment when an agreement is suddenly voided. Unlike formal terms for breaking a contract, this is strictly for interpersonal commitments or casual games.
Examples
You promised to treat us, don't go back on your word.
That last round doesn't count, let's play again.
Related words
Common phrases
to not keep one's word
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 唔計數, which usually refers to not being good at mathematics or not considering certain factors in a calculation.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
