mou4 kwai5無愧无愧
Jyutpingmou4 kwai5
Yalemòuh kwáih
Definition
To feel no shame or qualms; to have a clear conscience.
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How it's used
Often used in formal or literary contexts to describe a state of moral integrity. It implies a sense of inner peace resulting from having fulfilled one's duties or obligations without any hidden agenda. While it appears in everyday speech, it carries a slightly elevated or serious tone compared to casual expressions.
Examples
I have a clear conscience and nothing to be ashamed of.
Related words
Common phrases
to have a clear conscience
to be fully deserving of
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 唔使客氣, which is a polite response to thanks. 無愧 is about internal moral standing, not social etiquette or manners.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
