maan1 m4 faan1𢺳唔番𪮳唔番
Jyutpingmaan1 m4 faan1
Yalemāan m̀h fāan
Definition
Irremediable; beyond repair; cannot be fixed or salvaged.
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How it's used
This expression is primarily used for physical objects that are broken beyond repair, but it is frequently applied metaphorically to relationships, trust, or lost opportunities. It carries a sense of finality and resignation, implying that the damage is too severe for any effort to restore the original state. You will often hear it used when someone is assessing whether a situation is worth salvaging.
Examples
The phone is smashed, it cannot be fixed no matter what.
The relationship is broken, do you think it is still beyond repair?
Common phrases
completely beyond repair
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general verbs for fixing like 整, but 𢺳唔番 specifically emphasizes the impossibility of restoration rather than the act of repairing itself.
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