sing4 man6 tai4成問題成问题

Jyutpingsing4 man6 tai4

Yalesìhng mahn tàih

Definition

To become a problem; questionable, controversial, or debatable.

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How it's used

Focuses on the transition from a neutral state to one that causes difficulty or disagreement. It is frequently used to express concern about future consequences or to question the validity of a decision. Unlike simply saying something is bad, this phrase highlights the process of it turning into an obstacle.

Examples

le1呢gin2件si6事cyu5處lei5理dak1得m4唔hou2好，hou2好jung4容ji6易sing4成man6問tai4題。

If this matter isn't handled well, it easily becomes a problem.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得ni1呢go3個zou6做faat3法wui2會m4唔wui2會seng4成man6問tai4題aa1呀？

Do you think this approach will become a problem?

Common phrases

hou2好jung4容ji6易sing4成man6問tai4題

easily becomes a problem

ceoi4隨si4時sing4成man6問tai4題

can become a problem at any time

Common mistake

Avoid using this to mean 'it is a problem' in the present tense; it specifically describes the act of becoming problematic. Use 係問題 instead if the issue already exists.