sau6 m4 zyu6受唔住

Jyutpingsau6 m4 zyu6

Yalesauh m̀h jyuh

Definition

Unable to bear, tolerate, or withstand.

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How it's used

This phrase is primarily used for emotional, physical, or sensory thresholds rather than abstract patience. It often implies a breaking point where the subject is overwhelmed by external pressure or discomfort. When used in a question, it frequently takes the form of the A-not-A structure 受唔受得住 to ask about someone's capacity to endure a specific situation.

Examples

keoi5佢gong2講je5嘢gam3咁naan4難teng1聽，ngo5我zan1真hai6係sau6受m4唔zyu6住aa4呀。

His words are so unpleasant, I really cannot tolerate it.

tin1天hei3氣gam3咁jit6熱，nei5你sau6受m4唔sau6受dak1得zyu6住aa4呀？

The weather is so hot, can you handle it?

Common phrases

sau6受m4唔zyu6住aat3壓lik6力

unable to handle the pressure

sau6受m4唔zyu6住jau5誘waak6惑

unable to resist the temptation

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 忍唔住, which specifically means unable to refrain from doing something, like laughing or crying. Use 受唔住 when you are the victim of an external force or environment, and 忍唔住 when you are struggling to control your own impulses.