m4 han6唔恨
Jyutpingm4 han6
Yalem̀h hahn
Definition
To have no desire or care for something, or to not give a damn about getting it.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
Expresses a sense of disdain or indifference towards something that others might covet. It is often used defensively to show that one is not desperate for a certain outcome or object. The positive form 恨 is frequently used in the phrase 恨唔到 to describe something one desperately wants but cannot obtain.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin meaning of 恨, which means to hate or resent. In Cantonese, 恨 usually relates to a strong desire or craving, and 唔恨 is the negation of that desire, not an expression of hatred.
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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.
