mou5 ho2 nang4冇可能
Jyutpingmou5 ho2 nang4
Yalemóuh hó nàhng
Definition
Impossible; there is no way.
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How it's used
Used to express strong disbelief or to reject a suggestion outright. It carries a much more emphatic and conversational tone than the formal 不可能. When spoken, it is often paired with particles like 呀嘛 or 㗎 to emphasize the speaker's incredulity.
Examples
This thing is absolutely impossible to happen.
Related words
Common phrases
absolutely impossible
Common mistake
Learners often use it to mean 'I don't have a possibility', but it is strictly an adjective phrase describing a situation. If you want to say you cannot do something, use 唔做到 instead.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
