maan6 daai6 si6萬大事万大事
Jyutpingmaan6 daai6 si6
Yalemaahn daaih sih
Definition
No matter how serious or important a matter is.
colloquialother
How it's used
This expression is almost exclusively used to reassure someone that a situation is manageable or to emphasize the gravity of a crisis. It functions as a hyperbolic way to say that even the worst possible scenario is not insurmountable. You will frequently hear it paired with verbs like 撐住 or 解決 to highlight the speaker's willingness to help.
Examples
No matter how serious things get, I am here to support you.
Related words
Common phrases
I am here for you no matter what happens
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a literal measurement of magnitude, but it is strictly an idiomatic expression for emergencies or crises. It is not used to describe the physical size or literal importance of an object.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
