mou4 ho2 mou4 bat1 ho2無可無不可无可无不可
Jyutpingmou4 ho2 mou4 bat1 ho2
Yalemòuh hó mòuh bāt hó
Definition
To have no strong preference; to be indifferent or have no opinion either way.
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How it's used
This expression conveys a sense of complete neutrality or lack of strong preference. It is often used when someone wants to avoid making a decision or when they genuinely have no opinion on the matter at hand. It carries a slightly more formal or literary tone compared to the common colloquial phrase 冇所謂.
Examples
I asked him what to eat, and he said he didn't mind either way.
What do you think about this matter? Are you indifferent to it?
Related words
Common phrases
an indifferent attitude
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with being indecisive or hesitant, but it specifically describes a state of indifference or being open to any outcome. It is not used to describe someone who is struggling to choose between two specific options.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
