m4 keoi1唔拘
Jyutpingm4 keoi1
Yalem̀h kēui
Definition
To not mind; to be happy to go along with something without being rigid about formalities.
colloquialdaily actionsdescriptions
How it's used
Expresses a relaxed, easygoing attitude toward a suggestion or situation. It is frequently used to signal that the speaker has no specific preference or that a proposed plan is perfectly acceptable to them. It carries a slightly more casual and warm tone than simply saying 唔介意.
Examples
You can pick any restaurant, I don't mind at all.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean you do not care about a serious issue or a person's feelings, as it can sound dismissive if used in the wrong context. It is strictly for expressing flexibility regarding logistics or choices.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
