m4 hap6 gaak3唔合格

Jyutpingm4 hap6 gaak3

Yalem̀h hahp gaak

Definition

To fail; to not meet the required standard or pass a test.

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How it's used

Use this phrase to describe failing a test, a course, or failing to meet a specific standard or requirement. It functions as an adjective phrase, so it often follows the verb 係 or acts as a predicate after a subject. It is the standard way to express failure in academic or professional settings in Hong Kong.

Examples

ngo5我gam1今ci3次haau2考si5試m4唔hap6合gaak3格aa4呀。

I failed my exam this time.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪geng1驚zi6自gei2己m4唔hap6合gaak3格aa4呀？

Are you worried that you won't pass?

Common phrases

haau2考si5試m4唔hap6合gaak3格

fail an exam

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe failing at a task or an attempt at doing something, such as failing to open a door or failing to win a game. For those situations, use 失敗 instead.