mou4 dyun1 baak6 si6無端白事无端白事
Jyutpingmou4 dyun1 baak6 si6
Yalemòuh dyūn baahk sih
Definition
For no reason, suddenly, or out of the blue.
colloquialdaily actionsemotion
How it's used
Emphasizes the lack of a clear cause or logical sequence for an event. It often carries a sense of annoyance or confusion, as if the speaker is trying to make sense of an unexpected situation. It is frequently used to question someone's strange behavior or to express frustration over an unlucky incident.
Examples
Why did he lose his temper for no reason?
Why are you giving me a gift out of the blue?
Related words
Common phrases
lose one's temper for no reason
lost something for no reason
Common mistake
Learners often confuse it with 突然, but 無端白事 specifically implies that the event is not just sudden, but also completely unjustified or inexplicable. Using it for a planned event that happens quickly would sound unnatural.
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