mou4 sou3無數无数
Jyutpingmou4 sou3
Yalemòuh sou
Definition
To let a matter drop, forget it, or stop dwelling on the past.
colloquialemotiondaily actions
How it's used
Often used in the context of resolving disputes or clearing the air after a disagreement. It implies a mutual agreement to stop dwelling on past grievances and move forward without assigning blame. It carries a sense of finality, signaling that the topic is now closed.
Examples
Since we are both unhappy, why don't we just let the matter drop?
Related words
Common phrases
to let the matter drop
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin phrase 無數 which means countless or innumerable. In Cantonese, this is strictly a verb phrase used to dismiss or settle a conflict.
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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.
