naa1 gaang1𠸎耕
Jyutpingnaa1 gaang1
Yalenā gāang
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How it's used
Often used in the negative form 唔𠸎耕 to dismiss a connection between two topics or events. It carries a slightly dismissive or impatient tone, implying that someone is trying to force a link where none exists. It is strictly a spoken term and should be avoided in formal writing.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 唔關事. While both mean unrelated, 唔𠸎耕 specifically emphasizes the lack of a logical or functional connection between two distinct things, whereas 唔關事 is a broader, more neutral way to say something is none of one's business or not relevant.
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Grammar guides
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