mou4 wai3無畏无畏

Jyutpingmou4 wai3

Yalemòuh wai

Definition

Bold, fearless, and showing no dread.

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How it's used

This word carries a literary or formal weight, often appearing in written contexts like news headlines or inspirational quotes. When speaking, Cantonese speakers usually prefer more common alternatives like 夠膽 or 唔驚 to convey the same sense of fearlessness. Using it in casual conversation can sound slightly dramatic or poetic.

Examples

keoi5佢zou6做je5嘢zan1真hai6係mou4無wai3畏，me1咩dou1都gam2敢si5試。

He is truly fearless in his work, daring to try anything.

min6面deoi3對kwan3困naan4難，ngo5我dei6哋jiu3要bou2保ci4持mou4無wai3畏ge3嘅sam1心。

Facing difficulties, we must maintain a fearless heart.

Common phrases

mou4無wai3畏mou4無geoi6懼

fearless and dauntless

mou4無wai3畏zing1精san4神

fearless spirit

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a common verb, but it functions primarily as an adjective. It is not used to describe the act of not being afraid in a simple sense, such as saying someone is not afraid of a spider.