m4 ngaam1 kiu2唔啱蕎唔啱荞
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Definition
To not get along; to disagree or be incompatible.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
This expression carries a strong sense of personality clash or fundamental incompatibility. It is often used to explain why two people cannot work together or maintain a friendship. The term implies a lack of chemistry that goes beyond simple disagreement.
Examples
The two of them don't get along and are always arguing.
Related words
Common phrases
incompatible personalities
to not get along with someone
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 唔啱傾, which specifically refers to not having common topics to talk about, whereas 唔啱蕎 suggests a deeper, more persistent personality conflict.
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