m4 zoi6 hong4唔在行

Jyutpingm4 zoi6 hong4

Yalem̀h joih hòhng

Definition

Not good at something; lack expertise in a particular field.

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How it's used

Focuses specifically on a lack of professional skill or specialized knowledge rather than just a general dislike or inability. It often implies that the speaker is not the right person to consult for a specific task because they lack the necessary expertise or experience.

Examples

zing2整din6電nou5腦ni1呢di1啲je5嘢，ngo5我zan1真hai6係m4唔zoi6在hong4行。

I'm really not good at things like fixing computers.

nei5你man6問keoi5佢laa1啦，ngo5我deoi3對zyu2煮faan6飯m4唔zoi6在hong4行㗎。

Ask him instead, I'm not good at cooking.

Common phrases

deoi3對...m4唔zoi6在hong4行

not good at...

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 唔識, which suggests a total lack of knowledge or ability. 唔在行 implies you might know the basics but are not an expert or comfortable performing the task at a high level.