m4 lou1唔撈唔捞
Jyutpingm4 lou1
Yalem̀h lōu
Definition
To quit one's job.
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How it's used
Carries a sense of finality and often implies a slightly informal or blunt attitude toward leaving a position. It is frequently used when someone is fed up with their current work environment or has decided to walk away from a toxic situation. Unlike formal terms for resignation, this expression focuses on the act of stopping the labor itself.
Examples
He quit his job after only working for a few months.
Are you really sure you want to quit?
Related words
Common phrases
quit immediately
Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal settings like a resignation letter or when speaking to a superior, as it can sound unprofessional or dismissive.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
