me1 syut3 waa6乜說話乜说话
Jyutpingme1 syut3 waa6
Yalemē syut wah
Definition
No problem at all; don't mention it.
colloquialcommunicationpeople
How it's used
This expression functions as a humble response to thanks, conveying that the favor provided was trivial and not worth formal gratitude. It carries a warm, intimate tone that reinforces the bond between friends or family members. Using it with strangers can sound overly familiar or even dismissive.
Examples
It is just buying you a coffee, no need to mention it.
Why are you being so polite with me?
Related words
Common phrases
to say such things (as a way to deflect thanks)
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 乜嘢, which means what. Remember that 乜說話 is a set phrase for dismissing thanks, not a question word.
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Grammar guides
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