syun3 baa6 laa1算罷啦算罢啦

Jyutpingsyun3 baa6 laa1

Yalesyun bah lā

Definition

Forget it; drop it; let it go.

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How it's used

Expresses a sense of resignation or dismissal when a situation is deemed hopeless or not worth the effort. It carries a slightly stronger tone of finality than just saying 算啦, often implying that the speaker has reached the end of their patience. It is frequently used to shut down a conversation or stop someone from pursuing a futile course of action.

Examples

syun3算baa6罷laa1啦，m4唔hou2好zoi3再tai4提go2嗰gin2件si6事。

Forget it, don't bring that up again.

keoi5佢gan1根bun2本m4唔wui2會teng1聽nei5你gong2講，syun3算baa6罷laa1啦。

He won't listen to you at all, just forget it.

Related words

synonymsyun3 laa1算啦syun lā

Common phrases

syun3算baa6罷laa1啦，m4唔hou2好gong2講gam3咁do1多

Forget it, don't say so much

Common mistake

Avoid using this in formal or professional settings, as it can sound dismissive or rude to the person you are speaking to. It is strictly for informal, peer-to-peer interactions.