粵

冇mou5料liu2

mou5 liu2mǎo liào

English

  1. (adj.) powerless; uneducated; often used to describe someone who is not experienced or lacks the skills required for a particular job.
  2. to have nothing to offer; without knowledge or skill; to have no real quality

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 冇學問、水平低;冇真材實學

Examples

  • 嗰個經理完全冇料,單工程靠佢帶實死梗。

    That manager is not equipped at all, the project will be a failure for sure if led by him.

  • 佢封求職信寫得好好,不過面試嗰時一講嘢就知道佢冇料。

    His job application letter was well-written, but as soon as he spoke in the interview, (you) know he had nothing to offer.

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

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