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使唔使

sai2 m4 sai2

is there a need? ; should sth. ...? | Mand.: 用不用; 要不要

This word can only be used in Spoken Cantonese or informal Cantonese writing. 粵

Level: 2 Google Frequency: 14,200

使唔使

使 sai2 si2 si3 shi3 {shi4 shi3} - use, apply; diplomatic envoy
唔 m4 ng4 wu2 n2 ng2 - not
使 sai2 si2 si3 shi3 {shi4 shi3} - use, apply; diplomatic envoy

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你又唔係去見皇上，使唔使咁姿整呀? 粵 edit
You are not meeting the emperor, do you need to be so particular about what you wear?

This word was added by tym on 31st Aug 2004 and last edited on 16th Aug 2006

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