siu2 gin6 dak1 gin6少件得件

Jyutpingsiu2 gin6 dak1 gin6

Yalesíu gihn dāk gihn

Definition

It is better to avoid unnecessary trouble or hassle by having fewer things to deal with.

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How it's used

This expression is a piece of life wisdom that encourages a laid back attitude toward minor annoyances. It suggests that by ignoring or downplaying small issues, one avoids unnecessary conflict and maintains personal peace. It is frequently used to advise someone who is being overly pedantic or prone to complaining.

Examples

daai6大gaa1家siu2少gin6件dak1得gin6件，m4唔hou2好wai6為zo2咗ni1呢di1啲siu2小si6事cou4嘈laa1啦。

Let's just let it go, don't argue over such trivial matters.

nei5你zou6做jan4人siu2少gin6件dak1得gin6件，sang1生wut6活wui2會hoi1開sam1心hou2好do1多㗎。

If you don't make a fuss over everything, life will be much happier.

Common phrases

wai4為jan4人siu2少gin6件dak1得gin6件

to be a person who doesn't fuss over trifles

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with simply being lazy or indifferent, but it specifically refers to the act of choosing not to escalate minor disagreements. It is not a general term for being relaxed, but rather a strategy for conflict avoidance.