mut6 jau5 bit1 jiu3沒有必要没有必要
Jyutpingmut6 jau5 bit1 jiu3
Yalemuht yáuh bīt yiu
Definition
Unnecessary; there is no need.
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How it's used
Native speakers almost exclusively use the shorter form 冇必要 in spoken Cantonese, as the full form 沒有必要 sounds overly formal or written. It functions as a modal expression to dismiss the necessity of an action, often carrying a slightly impatient or persuasive tone depending on the final particle used.
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Common phrases
completely unnecessary
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use the Mandarin-style 沒有必要 in casual conversation, which can sound stiff or like reading from a textbook. Stick to 冇必要 for natural speech.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
