mou4 tiu4 gin2 dei6無條件地无条件地
Jyutpingmou4 tiu4 gin2 dei6
Yalemòuh tìuh gín deih
Definition
Unconditionally.
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How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or written contexts, often appearing in literature, news, or serious discussions about relationships and politics. In everyday spoken Cantonese, people typically use phrases like 點都好 or 幾時都嚟表達 unconditional support instead of this formal adverb. Using it in casual conversation can sound overly dramatic or stiff.
Examples
Related words
Common phrases
unconditionally support
unconditionally accept
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this as a direct translation for any kind of unconditional action, but it sounds unnatural in casual settings where a more descriptive, colloquial phrase would be preferred.
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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.
