m4 zi1 go3 sei2 zi6 dim2 se2唔知個死字點寫唔知个死字点写
Jyutpingm4 zi1 go3 sei2 zi6 dim2 se2
Yalem̀h jī go séi jih dím sé
Definition
To know no fear; to be oblivious to danger and act recklessly without considering the consequences.
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How it's used
This expression is a vivid way to describe someone who is acting recklessly or provoking trouble without considering the potential fallout. It carries a strong sense of exasperation or warning, often used when someone is being needlessly daring or foolish. It is almost exclusively used to comment on someone else's behavior rather than describing one's own state of mind.
Examples
He is talking to the boss like that, he really has no fear of consequences.
You dare to walk in there alone? Are you oblivious to the danger?
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Common mistake
Do not use this phrase to describe someone who is literally suicidal or suffering from a mental health crisis, as it is strictly used for behavioral recklessness or arrogance. It is a colloquial idiom meant to highlight stupidity or bravado, not a clinical description.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
