mou5 mat1 so2 wai6冇乜所謂冇乜所谓

Jyutpingmou5 mat1 so2 wai6

Yalemóuh māt só waih

Definition

Does not matter much; to not care about something or have a strong opinion either way.

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How it's used

Expresses a flexible or indifferent attitude toward a choice or situation. It is slightly more nuanced than just saying 冇所謂, as the addition of 乜 adds a sense of 'not really' or 'not particularly' caring, making the tone softer and more conversational. It is frequently used when someone wants to be polite and avoid imposing their own preferences on others.

Examples

gam1今maan5晚sik6食mat1乜dou1都dak1得，ngo5我mou5冇mat1乜so2所wai6謂。

We can eat anything tonight, it does not matter much to me.

nei5你gaan2揀bin1邊tou3套hei3戲aa4呀？ngo5我dou1都hai6係mou5冇mat1乜so2所wai6謂。

Which movie will you choose? It really does not matter to me.

Common phrases

ngo5我dou1都hai6係mou5冇mat1乜so2所wai6謂

I also do not really mind

Common mistake

Avoid using this when you actually have a strong preference, as it can be interpreted as total apathy. If you are asked for an opinion in a professional setting, it may sound overly passive or indecisive.