mou5 man6 tai4冇問題冇问题
Jyutpingmou5 man6 tai4
Yalemóuh mahn tàih
Definition
No problem; indicating that a request or situation will not cause any trouble or inconvenience.
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How it's used
Used as a versatile response to requests, invitations, or concerns, it functions similarly to "sure" or "I'm fine with that." It is significantly more common than the formal Mandarin equivalent, as it often serves as a polite way to signal agreement or willingness to help. When used as a standalone response, it sounds friendly and accommodating.
Examples
It is no problem whenever you want to come over tomorrow.
Related words
Common phrases
absolutely no problem
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal question "有冇問題?" which means "is there a problem?" or "do you have any questions?". Using the phrase with a rising intonation can sometimes be misinterpreted as asking if the other person has a problem, rather than stating that you have none.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
