mou4 faat3 mou4 tin1無法無天无法无天
Jyutpingmou4 faat3 mou4 tin1
Yalemòuh faat mòuh tīn
Definition
To defy laws human and divine; to be absolutely lawless and completely without scruple or fear.
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How it's used
Describes behavior that is not just illegal, but brazenly contemptuous of any social order or moral standard. It carries a strong sense of indignation and is often used to criticize people in positions of power who abuse their status. While it sounds like a formal idiom, it is frequently used in heated, colloquial arguments to condemn outrageous conduct.
Examples
They are acting in such a lawless and reckless way.
Related words
Common phrases
simply lawless
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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.
