mou5 min6 bei2冇面俾
Jyutpingmou5 min6 bei2
Yalemóuh mihn béi
Definition
To show no respect or give no face to someone; to be uncompromising and refuse to back down in a conflict.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Carries a strong sense of defiance and firm boundaries, often used when someone decides to stop playing along with social hierarchies or personal favors. It implies that the speaker is choosing to prioritize principles or personal feelings over the expected social etiquette of showing deference to someone in a higher position. Using this phrase signals that the speaker is ready to face the consequences of their bluntness.
Examples
He went too far this time, I really won't show him any respect.
Related words
Common phrases
to show absolutely no respect at all
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for simply being rude, but it specifically refers to the act of withdrawing expected deference or special treatment in a situation where one would normally be expected to show it.
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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.
