m4 gan2 jiu3唔緊要唔紧要

Jyutpingm4 gan2 jiu3

Yalem̀h gán yiu

形容詞Very common

Definition

Not important, not serious, or of no great consequence; never mind or it doesn't matter.

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How it's used

Use this phrase to reassure someone that a mistake or a minor inconvenience is not a big deal. It functions as a polite way to dismiss worry, often serving as a response to an apology. It carries a softer, more casual tone than the formal 冇問題.

Examples

dit3跌zo2咗siu2少siu2少je5嘢ze1啫，m4唔gan2緊jiu3要㗎。

It's just a small thing that fell, it doesn't matter.

nei5你ci4遲zo2咗siu2少siu2少，m4唔gan2緊jiu3要，faai3快di1啲jap6入lai4嚟laa1啦。

You are a little late, it's okay, come in quickly.

Common phrases

m4唔gan2緊jiu3要laa1啦

It really doesn't matter (with a particle for emphasis)

Common mistake

Avoid using this to respond to serious matters or grave apologies, as it can sound dismissive or overly casual in those contexts. For more formal situations or when someone has caused a significant problem, 冇問題 is a safer choice.