mou4 wai6無謂无谓
Jyutpingmou4 wai6
Yalemòuh waih
Definition
Unimportant, trivial, or meaningless.
colloquialdescriptionsdaily actions
How it's used
Often functions as a way to dismiss an action or topic as a waste of energy or time. It carries a slightly critical or impatient tone, implying that the subject matter lacks substance or practical value. It is frequently used to advise someone against pursuing a futile course of action.
Examples
Do you think doing it this way is really pointless?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe something that is simply small or tiny in size, as it specifically refers to a lack of importance or purpose rather than physical scale.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
