mou5 lin2 jung6冇鍊用冇炼用
Jyutpingmou5 lin2 jung6
Yalemóuh lín yuhng
Definition
No fucking use; completely useless.
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How it's used
This expression serves as a polite or censored substitute for the vulgar term 冇𨶙用. By replacing the offensive character with 鍊, speakers maintain the same phonetic rhythm and intensity while avoiding explicit profanity. It is frequently heard in casual settings among friends to express frustration or dismiss something as entirely ineffective.
Examples
This piece of junk is really useless.
Related words
Common phrases
really useless
completely useless
Common mistake
Using this in professional or formal environments is still considered inappropriate, as the underlying meaning remains clear to all native speakers. It is not a neutral way to say something is useless.
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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.
