ngaau5 m4 jap6咬唔入
Definition
To fail to take advantage of someone; unable to exploit someone because they are too smart or prepared.
How it's used
Originating from the literal sense of being unable to bite through something tough, this expression is used metaphorically to describe someone who is immune to manipulation or schemes. It implies that the target is either too clever, too well-prepared, or simply too tough to be exploited. It is often used to express frustration or grudging respect for someone's defensive capabilities.
Examples
Related words
Common phrases
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe physical biting or chewing, as it is strictly a metaphorical idiom for social or strategic interaction. It is also not interchangeable with general failure, as it specifically refers to the failure to gain an unfair advantage over someone.
Grammar color guide
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.
