waan2 m4 hei2玩唔起
Jyutpingwaan2 m4 hei2
Yalewáan m̀h héi
Definition
Unable to take a joke; unable to handle a prank, challenge, or game.
colloquialemotionpeople
How it's used
Focuses on the inability to handle the social or competitive pressure of a situation. It is frequently used to call out someone who reacts poorly to losing a game or being the target of lighthearted teasing. The phrase carries a strong sense of social judgment, implying the person lacks the maturity or sportsmanship expected in the group.
Examples
You can't even take a joke, how would you have any friends?
Related words
Common phrases
If you can't take the heat, don't play.
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe someone who literally cannot afford to play a game or participate in an activity. It is strictly about attitude and emotional resilience, not financial or physical capability.
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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.
