mou4 tiu4 gin2無條件无条件
Jyutpingmou4 tiu4 gin2
Yalemòuh tìuh gín
Definition
Unconditional; without any attached conditions.
colloquialdescriptionsemotion
How it's used
Often used to describe feelings or support that exist regardless of external circumstances or personal gain. It frequently appears with the particle 咁 to function as an adverbial modifier for verbs. While it carries a formal weight in political or legal contexts, it is very common in casual speech when discussing relationships or personal loyalty.
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Common phrases
unconditional support
unconditional surrender
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a direct translation for the English word free in the sense of no cost, as that is better expressed by 免費.
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Grammar guides
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