si3 mou4 gei6 daan6肆無忌憚肆无忌惮
Jyutpingsi3 mou4 gei6 daan6
Yalesi mòuh geih daahn
Definition
Unrestrained, reckless, and blatant; acting without any fear or inhibition.
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How it's used
Carries a strong negative connotation of someone acting without any regard for social norms, laws, or the feelings of others. It implies a sense of arrogance or brazenness that goes beyond simple confidence. It is frequently used in formal reporting or serious discussions to describe antisocial or criminal behavior.
Examples
He is yelling at people loudly and recklessly in public.
Related words
Common phrases
to do something recklessly
reckless behavior
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a positive term meaning brave or bold, but it is strictly derogatory. It should never be used to describe someone who is simply courageous or confident in a healthy way.
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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.
