po2 noi6叵耐

Jyutpingpo2 noi6

Yalepó noih

Definition

Unbearable, unendurable, or detestable.

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How it's used

This term is literary and carries a formal or slightly archaic tone that is rarely heard in casual spoken Cantonese. It is often used in written contexts or when someone wants to express strong dissatisfaction with a situation in a more sophisticated manner. Most native speakers would prefer using colloquial alternatives like 頂唔順 or 難受 in daily conversation.

Examples

le1呢zung3種tin1天hei3氣zan1真hai6係po2叵noi6耐。

This kind of weather is truly unendurable.

keoi5佢go2嗰zung3種taai3態dou6度po2叵noi6耐aa4呀。

His attitude is really hard to put up with.

Common phrases

po2叵noi6耐zi1之cyu5處

the unendurable part

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a common spoken word, but using it in a casual setting can make you sound overly dramatic or like you are reading from a classical novel. Stick to 頂唔順 for everyday situations.