sap6 man6 gau2 m4 jing1十問九唔應十问九唔应
Jyutpingsap6 man6 gau2 m4 jing1
Yalesahp mahn gáu m̀h yīng
Definition
Unresponsive; repeatedly failing to answer when asked questions.
colloquialpeoplecommunication
How it's used
This idiom describes someone who is habitually silent or dismissive when spoken to, rather than just being busy or distracted. It carries a strong sense of annoyance or criticism from the speaker, implying that the person is being intentionally uncooperative or rude. It is most frequently used to complain about someone's lack of social engagement or refusal to acknowledge others.
Examples
I asked him a few things and he didn't respond at all, it's so frustrating.
Why are you being so unresponsive today?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a person who is simply quiet or shy. It specifically denotes a refusal to answer questions or acknowledge communication, making it a negative descriptor of someone's attitude.
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