si6 gau1 daan6 daan6事九旦旦
Jyutpingsi6 gau1 daan6 daan6
Yalesih gāu daahn daahn
Definition
Extremely careless, indifferent, or nonchalant.
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How it's used
This is a highly informal and vulgar intensifier derived from the phrase 事但, meaning whatever or casual. Inserting the expletive 九 into the middle of the word adds a strong sense of dismissiveness, annoyance, or total lack of care. It is strictly for use among close friends and should be avoided in any professional or polite setting.
Examples
Is he talking nonsense and spouting whatever again?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the standard 事但, which is neutral and simply means whatever. Adding the infix makes it aggressive and potentially offensive, so using it with strangers or superiors will likely cause significant social friction.
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Grammar guides
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