mou5 hou2 hei3冇好氣冇好气
Jyutpingmou5 hou2 hei3
Yalemóuh hóu hei
Definition
To have no interest or patience; to not bother to do something.
colloquialemotioncommunication
How it's used
Conveys a sense of exasperation or being fed up rather than just simple impatience. It implies that the speaker feels the effort required to engage with a person or situation is a waste of energy. It is often used when someone has reached their limit after repeated annoyances.
Examples
He is always late, I really have no patience to deal with him.
Related words
Common phrases
cannot be bothered to deal with
cannot be bothered to talk to you
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being busy or lacking time. It specifically refers to the emotional exhaustion or refusal to waste breath on something deemed futile.
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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.
