m4 dang2 sai2唔等使
Jyutpingm4 dang2 sai2
Yalem̀h dáng sái
Definition
Unnecessary, impractical, or useless.
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How it's used
Describes items or actions that serve no real purpose or are inconveniently timed. It carries a slightly critical tone, often used when someone wastes money or space on things that end up gathering dust. It is more specific than just saying useless, as it implies the item lacks a clear function in your current life.
Examples
Why did you buy so much useless junk to bring home?
These features are not practical for me at all.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 冇用, which is a broader term for useless or incompetent. 唔等使 specifically highlights the lack of practical utility or necessity in a given situation, rather than a lack of inherent quality.
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