ping3 sei2 mou4 daai6 hoi6拚死無大害拚死无大害
Jyutpingping3 sei2 mou4 daai6 hoi6
Yaleping séi mòuh daaih hoih
Definition
To risk everything without fear; to go all out because there is nothing left to lose.
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How it's used
This expression is used to encourage someone to take a risk when they are hesitant or worried about potential negative outcomes. It carries a sense of fatalistic optimism, suggesting that even in the worst case, the consequences are manageable or not worth worrying about. It is frequently used in situations where the speaker feels there is nothing left to lose.
Examples
Since we have reached this point, we might as well go all out.
Related words
Common phrases
to risk it all without fear
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a literal description of physical danger, but it is actually a psychological encouragement to overcome fear. It is not appropriate to use when the situation involves genuine, life-threatening risk.
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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.
