wai4 nei5 si6 man6唯你是問唯你是问

Jyutpingwai4 nei5 si6 man6

Yalewàih néih sih mahn

語句

Definition

To hold someone solely responsible or accountable; to say that consequences will be on someone's head.

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How it's used

This expression carries a strong, authoritative tone, often used by a superior or someone in charge to emphasize personal accountability. It functions as a stern warning that the listener will be the sole target of blame if things go wrong. Because of its weight, it is rarely used in casual or friendly conversation unless the speaker is being intentionally dramatic or firm.

Examples

le1呢daan1單je5嘢gaau1交bei2畀nei5你gaau2搞，gaau2搞m4唔dim6掂wai4唯nei5你si6是man6問！

I am leaving this task to you; if you fail, you will be held responsible.

jyu4如gwo2果keoi5佢ci4遲dou3到，ngo5我wai4唯nei5你si6是man6問aa4呀。

If they are late, I am going to hold you accountable for it.

Common phrases

wai4唯nei5你si6是man6問

hold you solely responsible

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a general way to ask someone a question, but it is strictly a threat or a declaration of accountability. It is not used to invite someone to answer a query.