baau2 sei2 ho4 laan1 dau6飽死荷蘭豆饱死荷兰豆

Jyutpingbaau2 sei2 ho4 laan1 dau6

Yalebáau séi hòh lāan dauh

Definition

To not be worried about acting as a fool or making a mockery of oneself.

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How it's used

This expression is a humorous, nonsensical idiom used to describe someone who is completely indifferent to how foolish or ridiculous they appear to others. It often implies a sense of carefree confidence or a deliberate choice to play the clown. The imagery of a pea being 'stuffed to death' is purely phonetic and lacks a literal connection to the meaning, making it a classic example of Cantonese wordplay.

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日baan6扮so4傻，zan1真hai6係baau2飽sei2死ho4荷laan1蘭dau6豆aa4呀。

He always acts silly, he really doesn't care about looking like a fool.

nei5你sai2使mat1乜geng1驚cau2醜，baau2飽sei2死ho4荷laan1蘭dau6豆ze1啫。

Why are you afraid of being embarrassed? It's no big deal to look foolish.

Common phrases

zan1真hai6係baau2飽sei2死ho4荷laan1蘭dau6豆

really couldn't care less about looking foolish

Common mistake

Do not attempt to translate this literally as it will make no sense to native speakers. It is strictly a slang expression and should be avoided in formal or professional settings.