mat1 faa1 fun2乜花款

Jyutpingmat1 faa1 fun2

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Definition

What kind of trick or gimmick.

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How it's used

This expression carries a slightly cynical or impatient tone, often implying that someone is being unnecessarily complicated or deceptive. It is frequently used when someone is suspicious of a sudden change in plans or an unusual behavior. The word 花款 itself refers to patterns or styles, but in this context, it shifts to mean tricks, gimmicks, or elaborate schemes.

Examples

keoi5佢jau6又gaau2搞mat1乜faa1花fun2款aa4呀？

What kind of gimmick is he pulling again?

nei5你m4唔hou2好zoi3再wun6玩mat1乜faa1花fun2款laa3喇。

Don't play any more tricks.

Common phrases

gaau2搞mat1乜faa1花fun2款

to pull a stunt

wun6玩mat1乜faa1花fun2款

to play tricks

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a simple question about variety, but it is almost always used to express annoyance or skepticism. Avoid using it in a neutral or positive context, as it almost exclusively implies that the person being discussed is up to something troublesome.