27.8 The Verb 唔好 m4 hou2 (‘don’t’)

The verb 唔好 m4 hou2 means ‘don’t’ (as in don’t touch). We use 唔好 m4 hou2 to ask someone not to do an action or activity. We put 唔好 m4 hou2 before the action or activity. We often use 唔好 m4 hou2 when we suggest not doing something.