mou4 laa1 laa1無啦啦无啦啦
Jyutpingmou4 laa1 laa1
Yalemòuh lā lā
Definition
All of a sudden and for no reason.
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How it's used
This expression carries a strong sense of bewilderment or annoyance regarding an unexpected event. It is frequently used when someone feels an action or occurrence is completely unprovoked or lacks any logical explanation. It is much more informal and expressive than the standard Mandarin equivalent 無緣無故.
Examples
He suddenly lost his temper for no reason, it scared me to death.
Why are you treating me to a meal all of a sudden?
Related words
Common phrases
to get angry for no reason
to get scolded for no reason
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this to describe a sudden event that has a clear cause, but it should be reserved for situations where the cause is unknown or seems entirely absent.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
