mut6 jau5 sam6 mo1沒有什麼没有什么
Jyutpingmut6 jau5 sam6 mo1
Yalemuht yáuh sahm mō
Definition
Nothing; there is nothing of a specified quality or there is nothing wrong.
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How it's used
The phrase is almost exclusively shortened to 冇乜 in spoken Cantonese. It functions as a versatile modifier that softens a negative statement or turns a question into a casual inquiry. Using the full form 沒有什麼 sounds overly formal or like a direct translation from written Chinese, which can make your speech sound stiff or unnatural.
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Common mistake
Learners often use the full form 沒有什麼 because they see it in textbooks, but native speakers will rarely say it in casual conversation. Stick to 冇乜 to sound more authentic.
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Grammar guides
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