mat1 mat1 mat6 mat6乜乜物物
Jyutpingmat1 mat1 mat6 mat6
Yalemāt māt maht maht
Definition
This and that; various things of a similar nature; and so on and so forth.
colloquialcommunicationother
How it's used
Used to dismissively refer to a collection of trivial, vague, or repetitive items or topics. It carries a slightly impatient or annoyed tone, suggesting that the speaker finds the details being discussed unimportant or tedious. It functions as a catch-all phrase when you want to avoid listing specific things because they are not worth the effort.
Examples
He is always talking about this and that, it is so annoying to hear.
Related words
Common phrases
to talk about this and that
to care about this and that
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to specific, important objects or people, as it sounds dismissive and rude. It is strictly for things you want to brush off as insignificant.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
