me1 seoi2乜水
Jyutpingme1 seoi2
Yalemē séui
Definition
Who.
colloquialpeopleslang
How it's used
Carries a strong sense of dismissiveness or suspicion, often implying the person being asked about is unimportant or unknown in a negative way. It functions as a rude or confrontational way to ask for someone's identity, similar to saying "who the hell is that" in English. Avoid using this in formal or polite situations as it can easily sound aggressive.
Examples
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Common phrases
don't know who that is
Common mistake
Do not use this to ask "who" in a neutral or polite context, such as asking for a person's name in a professional setting. Use 邊個 instead for standard inquiries.
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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.
