m4 sai2 fong1唔使慌
Jyutpingm4 sai2 fong1
Yalem̀h sái fōng
Definition
No way; unlikely; no need to expect.
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How it's used
Expresses a strong sense of disbelief or skepticism regarding a future outcome. It functions as a rhetorical way to dismiss the possibility of something happening, often implying that the speaker finds the idea laughable or unrealistic. While it literally translates to no need to be afraid, it is almost exclusively used to mean there is no chance of something occurring.
Examples
He is so lazy usually, don't expect him to be good at the work.
This shop is so bad, there is no way anyone will go there.
Related words
Common phrases
no chance that it will
Common mistake
Do not interpret this literally as advice to stay calm or not be afraid. It is a sarcastic or dismissive expression used to predict failure or impossibility, not a comfort to someone who is anxious.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
