m4 hai6 nei5 coi4 m4 jap6 nei5 doi2唔係你財唔入你袋唔系你财唔入你袋
Jyutpingm4 hai6 nei5 coi4 m4 jap6 nei5 doi2
Yalem̀h haih néih chòih m̀h yahp néih dói
Definition
An expression used to comfort someone who failed to get expected money, meaning that the money was never meant to be theirs.
colloquialmoneyemotion
How it's used
This phrase serves as a fatalistic consolation for missed financial opportunities or unexpected losses. It reflects a cultural belief in destiny regarding wealth, suggesting that money is destined to reach its rightful owner. People use it to help others let go of frustration or regret over things they cannot control.
Examples
You only lost a little money, don't worry, what's not yours won't come to you.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this phrase to dismiss someone's genuine financial hardship or serious loss, as it can sound insensitive or like you are blaming their lack of luck. It is best reserved for minor disappointments like losing a small bet or missing out on a lucky draw.
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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.
