mat6 hit3勿歇
Jyutpingmat6 hit3
Yalemaht hit
Definition
Continuously; without stopping or resting.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
This term is primarily used to describe the absence of a break during an ongoing activity. It carries a slightly more emphatic or literary nuance compared to simply saying 唔停. It is frequently paired with negative markers like 冇 or 唔 to emphasize persistence or endurance.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 歇 with 休息, but 歇 specifically focuses on the act of pausing or stopping an action, whereas 休息 is a broader term for taking a rest or relaxing.
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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.
