mut6 jau5沒有没有
Jyutpingmut6 jau5
Yalemuht yáuh
Definition
To not have; there is not. Same as 冇 (mou5).
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How it's used
Use 冇 exclusively in spoken Cantonese to express absence or non-possession. It functions as the negation of 有 and is the standard way to say something does not exist or is not available. Avoid using 沒有 in speech, as it sounds overly formal or like a direct translation from written Chinese.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 沒有 in casual conversation, which sounds stiff and unnatural. Remember that 冇 is the only correct choice for everyday spoken interactions.
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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.
