si6 daan6事但

Jyutpingsi6 daan6

Yalesih daahn

Definition

Whatever; any; whichever; casual or indifferent.

whatever; anything; any; whichever
casual; careless; indifferent

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How it's used

Carries a dual personality depending on context, functioning either as a neutral expression of indifference or a criticism of someone's lack of standards. When used to describe a person or their attitude, it implies a lack of care, professionalism, or attention to detail. It is essentially a Cantonese adaptation of the Mandarin word 隨便, but it carries a much stronger colloquial weight in daily speech.

Examples

sik6食mat1乜dou1都dak1得，si6事daan6但laa1啦。

Anything to eat is fine, whatever.

nei5你zou6做je5嘢m4唔hou2好gam3咁si6事daan6但aa4呀。

Don't be so sloppy with your work.

Common phrases

si6事daan6但laa1啦

Whatever, I don't care.

zou6做si6事si6事daan6但

To be sloppy in one's work.

Common mistake

Avoid using this in professional or formal settings, as it can sound dismissive or suggest that you do not take your responsibilities seriously. It is strictly for casual interactions among friends or family.