waa6 zi1話知话知
Jyutpingwaa6 zi1
Yalewah jī
Definition
To not care; to be indifferent to.
colloquialemotiondaily actions
How it's used
Expresses a strong sense of indifference or dismissal towards a situation or person. It often carries a slightly aggressive or defiant tone, suggesting that the speaker is intentionally choosing to ignore something that others might expect them to be concerned about. It is frequently used to shut down a topic or to assert personal autonomy.
Examples
He doesn't care if you die, he ignores you completely.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 唔理, which is a neutral way to say ignore. 話知 carries a much stronger, more dismissive, and sometimes rude connotation that implies a deliberate lack of concern.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
