mou5 ban1 zau1冇賓州冇宾州
Jyutpingmou5 ban1 zau1
Yalemóuh bān jāu
Definition
To have no balls, courage, or guts.
slangvulgarbody
How it's used
This expression is a highly vulgar and aggressive way to insult someone's lack of courage or integrity. It functions as a stronger, more offensive alternative to calling someone cowardly. Because of its explicit anatomical reference, it is restricted to informal settings among close peers and should be avoided in any professional or polite company.
Examples
You are so gutless at work, you really have no balls.
Related words
Common phrases
really spineless
simply gutless
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply describing someone as cowardly using 冇膽, as the latter is much milder and can be used in casual conversation without causing immediate offense. Using this term is a direct personal attack that often escalates conflict.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
