mou4 fong4無妨无妨
Jyutpingmou4 fong4
Yalemòuh fòhng
Definition
To do no harm; to be harmless.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Expresses a sense of mild encouragement or permission, suggesting that an action is safe or acceptable to perform. It often appears at the end of a sentence to soften a suggestion, functioning similarly to saying something is okay or worth a try. While it sounds slightly more formal than 冇問題, it is still very common in everyday speech.
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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.
