m4 faat3 fo2 dong3 ngo5 lau4唔發火當我流唔发火当我流
Jyutpingm4 faat3 fo2 dong3 ngo5 lau4
Yalem̀h faat fó dong ngóh làuh
Definition
To take someone for a pushover just because they have not lost their temper yet.
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How it's used
This expression serves as a stern warning to someone who mistakes patience or a calm demeanor for weakness. It is highly confrontational and typically used when someone has finally reached their limit after being pushed around. The term 流 refers to something fake, inferior, or lacking substance, implying that the speaker is being treated as a non-entity.
Examples
Do you think I'm a pushover just because I haven't lost my temper?
He always bullies people, thinking I'm a pushover because I haven't snapped yet.
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Common mistake
This is a very aggressive phrase that should only be used in serious confrontations. Using it in a casual or joking manner can easily escalate a situation into a genuine fight.
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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.
