zou6 mat1 lan2 je5做乜撚嘢
Jyutpingzou6 mat1 lan2 je5
Yalejouh māt lán yéh
Definition
An aggressive, vulgar exclamation meaning "what the fuck" or "what the fuck are you doing".
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How it's used
This is a highly offensive and aggressive expression that incorporates a vulgar expletive. It functions as an intensified version of 做乜, used to express extreme annoyance, anger, or disbelief. Because of its vulgarity, it should be avoided in all professional or polite social settings.
Examples
What the fuck are you doing?
What the fuck is he being so loud for?
Related words
Common phrases
what the fuck is the matter
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this in casual settings where it is far too aggressive, potentially causing serious offense or escalating a conflict. It is not just a stronger version of 'what', but a direct verbal attack.
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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.
