mou5 gwaan1 hai6冇關係冇关系

Jyutpingmou5 gwaan1 hai6

Yalemóuh gwāan haih

Definition

Unrelated, having no connection, or of no consequence.

unrelated; having no relationship between the matters concerned
it doesn't matter; never mind; that's okay

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How it's used

Functions as both a statement of lack of connection and a polite way to dismiss an apology. When used to mean nevermind, it often carries a reassuring tone to tell the other person that their mistake or inconvenience is not a problem. It is frequently shortened to 冇所謂 in contexts where one is expressing indifference toward a choice.

Examples

le1呢gin2件si6事tung4同nei5你jyun4完cyun4全mou5冇gwaan1關hai6係。

This matter has absolutely nothing to do with you.

m4唔hou2好ji3意si1思aa4呀，mou5冇gwaan1關hai6係㗎。

Sorry about that, it really doesn't matter.

Common phrases

jyun4完cyun4全mou5冇gwaan1關hai6係

completely unrelated

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 唔關你事, which is more direct and can sound confrontational when telling someone to stay out of a situation. Use 冇關係 when you want to be neutral or polite, and reserve 唔關你事 for when you want to firmly establish boundaries.