mou5 co3冇錯冇错
Jyutpingmou5 co3
Yalemóuh cho
Definition
That's right; correct; used to agree with someone or confirm a statement.
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How it's used
Functions as a versatile affirmation used to confirm a statement or agree with an opinion. It carries a slightly more emphatic tone than simply saying 係 or 係呀, often signaling that the listener has hit the nail on the head. It is frequently used at the start of a sentence to validate the preceding point before adding further elaboration.
Examples
That's right, everything he said is the truth.
You think this method is better? That's right.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the negative 冇錯過, which means 'did not make a mistake'. While 冇錯 is an affirmation, the latter describes an action that was performed correctly or without error.
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