mou4 mong6無望无望
Jyutpingmou4 mong6
Yalemòuh mohng
Definition
Hopeless; without hope or prospects.
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How it's used
Focuses on the total absence of a positive outcome or future possibility. It carries a heavier, more definitive tone than simply saying 冇機會. It is frequently used in professional or serious personal contexts to signal that a situation has reached a dead end.
Examples
There's no hope of a promotion in this job, so I'm thinking of quitting.
Do you think there's still a chance to win this match? I think it's hopeless.
Common phrases
no hope of reconciliation
no hope of promotion
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 冇望, which is a colloquial way of saying 'not looking' or 'not watching' in some contexts. While they sound similar, 無望 is strictly an adjective describing a lack of hope.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
