mou4 naa1 naa1無嗱嗱无嗱嗱
Jyutpingmou4 naa1 naa1
Yalemòuh nā nā
Definition
Suddenly and without any reason.
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How it's used
Expresses a sense of bewilderment or annoyance at an event that lacks a clear cause or warning. It is frequently used to describe actions or changes that feel intrusive or disruptive to the current situation. The term carries a slightly informal, conversational weight that makes it perfect for venting frustrations about random occurrences.
Examples
Why is she crying all of a sudden?
It started pouring out of nowhere, what a bummer.
Related words
Common phrases
to lose one's temper for no reason
to giggle for no apparent reason
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 突然, which is a more neutral or formal way to say suddenly. 無嗱嗱 specifically emphasizes the lack of a logical reason or trigger, whereas 突然 simply focuses on the timing.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
