mou5 si6冇事
Jyutpingmou5 si6
Yalemóuh sih
Definition
All right; safe; with nothing wrong or no serious trouble.
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How it's used
Often used as a dismissive response to someone asking if you are okay after a minor mishap. It carries a reassuring tone, signaling that the situation is under control and requires no further attention. It is functionally similar to saying "never mind" or "it is nothing" when someone apologizes for a small mistake.
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Common phrases
completely fine
Common mistake
Learners sometimes use it to mean "nothing happened" in a narrative sense, but it is primarily used to describe the state of a person or a situation being safe or unproblematic. It is not used to report that an event did not occur.
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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.
