mou4 faat3 mou4 tin1無法無天无法无天
Jyutpingmou4 faat3 mou4 tin1
Yalemòuh fat mòuh tīn
Definition
(idiom) defiant of the law and lacking any sense of morality; lawless; out of control; unruly
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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
keoi5 dei6 gam3 joeng2 zou6 zan1 hai6 mou4 faat3 mou4 tin1 aa4
佢哋咁樣做真係無法無天呀。
They are acting in such a lawless and reckless way.
le1 baan1 jan4 mou4 faat3 mou4 tin1 bin1 go3 dou1 m4 paa3
呢班人無法無天，邊個都唔怕。
This group of people is completely lawless and fears no one.
Related words
Common phrases
gaan2 zik6 hai6 mou4 faat3 mou4 tin1
簡直係無法無天
simply lawless
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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.
- 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.
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