mou5 je5 dou3冇嘢到

Jyutpingmou5 je5 dou3

Yalemóuh yéh dou

Definition

To be incompetent, incapable, or of no substance.

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How it's used

This phrase is a blunt way to dismiss someone's ability to handle tasks or responsibilities. It carries a strong sense of disappointment or frustration, implying the person is essentially useless in a practical situation. It is often used when someone fails to meet basic expectations or makes repeated mistakes.

Examples

keoi5佢zou6做je5嘢gam3咁maan6慢，zan1真hai6係mou5冇je5嘢dou3到。

He works so slowly, he is really incompetent.

nei5你wan2搵keoi5佢bong1幫sau2手？keoi5佢mou5冇je5嘢dou3到㗎gaa4喎。

You are asking him for help? He is incapable, you know.

Common phrases

zan1真hai6係mou5冇je5嘢dou3到

really incompetent

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 冇嘢, which simply means nothing is wrong or there is nothing to worry about. Adding 到 changes the meaning from a state of being fine to a judgment on someone's lack of competence.