粵

反faan2悔fui3

faan2 fui3fǎn huǐ

English

  1. to renege
  2. to go back (on a deal)
  3. to back out (of a promise)
  4. to go back on one's words or promises

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 唔做應承咗人嘅嘢;唔守信用

Examples

  • 湯姆反悔了。

    Tom backed out of the deal.

    Tatoeba · LeviHighway CC BY

  • 應承咗就要做,冇得反悔㗎!

    If you promised then you need to do it, you can't go back on you word.

Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

Report an issue

Spotted a wrong reading, definition, or example? Tell us — it helps everyone.