Etymology

mai tu liao

Today it means: Do not hesitate; take action immediately. Full definition →

Hokkien 莫躇了
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  1. Hokkien · borrowed from莫躇了“don't hesitate”
  2. English todaymai tu liao

From Hokkien 莫躇了 (mài thû liáu, “don't hesitate”).

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