m4 sai2 zou6唔使做
Jyutpingm4 sai2 zou6
Yalem̀h sái jouh
Definition
No need to do; no need to work.
colloquialworkpeople
How it's used
Often used to describe someone who is independently wealthy or has a job so easy that it feels like they are not working. It carries a nuance of envy or criticism depending on the context, especially if implying someone is lazy or living off others. It functions as a verb phrase rather than a literal job description.
Examples
His family is rich, he doesn't need to work his whole life.
This job is so relaxed, it's like not having to do anything at all.
Related words
Common phrases
never have to work a day in one's life
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 唔使做嘢, which is a literal statement that someone does not need to perform a specific task. 唔使做 is more idiomatic and often refers to a lifestyle rather than a single task.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
