zyut6 fei1絕非绝非
Jyutpingzyut6 fei1
Yalejyuht fēi
Definition
Absolutely not; by no means.
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How it's used
Carries a formal and emphatic tone that is significantly stronger than simply saying 唔係. It is frequently used in written contexts, speeches, or serious discussions to firmly deny a claim or clarify a stance. Using it in casual, everyday conversation can sound overly dramatic or stiff.
Examples
This is absolutely not a small matter, you need to handle it carefully.
His success is absolutely not accidental, it was earned through hard work.
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Common phrases
absolutely not accidental
absolutely not an easy task
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual, lighthearted settings where a simple 唔係 or 絕對唔係 would be more natural. It is a formal adverb and does not function as a standalone response to a question.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
