mou4 kai1無稽无稽
Jyutpingmou4 kai1
Yalemòuh kāi
Definition
Baseless, absurd, or unfounded with no way to verify.
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How it's used
Often used in the four character idiom 無稽之談 to describe gossip or claims that lack any factual basis. It carries a strong tone of dismissal, suggesting the speaker finds the subject matter not just incorrect, but unworthy of serious consideration.
Examples
These rumors are simply absurd.
You saying you can fly is really ridiculous.
Related words
Common phrases
absurd talk
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 冇稽, which is not a standard way to express this concept. Always use the formal character 無 when forming this specific adjective.
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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.
