No. 8,053 in Chinese
ben唔
"Ben唔" is not a standard Chinese word or phrase. It may be Cantonese or non-standard usage.
In a sentence
佢本唔想來，不過最後改變主意了。
He initially didn't want to come, but eventually changed his mind.
Used as 'initially did not' to denote a previous lack of intent.
本唔會出現的事故，竟然真的發生了。
An accident that shouldn't have occurred actually happened.
Implies a situation where something should not logically occur.
本唔需要解釋的事情，被他搞得複雜了。
A matter that originally didn't need explanation was made complicated by him.
Indicates a situation where something was originally unnecessary but became so due to external factors.
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