tai2 m4 gwo3睇唔過睇唔过
Jyutpingtai2 m4 gwo3
Yaletái m̀h gwo
Definition
To be unable to stand the sight of; to find something unbearable or unacceptable to watch.
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How it's used
This phrase is almost always followed by the character 眼 to form 睇唔過眼, which emphasizes the visual aspect of being unable to tolerate someone's behavior. It carries a strong sense of moral indignation or annoyance, implying that the speaker feels compelled to intervene or speak up about an injustice or an unpleasant situation. It is rarely used for physical objects, focusing instead on the actions or character of other people.
Examples
He always bullies the kids, I really can't stand the sight of it.
Seeing him waste food like that, can't you stand it?
Related words
Common phrases
unable to stand the sight of someone's behavior
Common mistake
Learners often forget to add the final character 眼, which is essential for the phrase to sound natural in spoken Cantonese. Without it, the expression feels incomplete and lacks the idiomatic punch of the full phrase.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
