bat1 on1不安

Jyutpingbat1 on1

Yalebāt ōn

形容詞Common

Definition

Uneasy, disturbed, or uncomfortable; socially unstable or unsafe.

uneasy; disturbed; uncomfortable in mind
unstable; restless; lacking peace and security

neutralemotion

How it's used

While this term is understood in Cantonese, it carries a slightly formal or written tone compared to everyday spoken expressions. In casual conversation, people often prefer using phrases like 心入面唔舒服 or 覺得好唔自在 to describe the same feeling of unease. It is frequently used in news reports or formal discussions regarding social or psychological states.

Examples

gin3見dou2到keoi5佢gam3咁joeng2樣，ngo5我sam1心jap6入min6面hou2好bat1不on1安。

Seeing them like this makes me feel very uneasy.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪jau5有me1咩si6事ling6令dou3到nei5你hou2好bat1不on1安aa4呀？

Is there something bothering you that makes you feel uneasy?

Common phrases

gam2感dou3到bat1不on1安

to feel uneasy

bat1不on1安

disturbing

Common mistake

Learners often use this word in overly casual situations where it sounds slightly stiff or dramatic. For minor physical discomfort or simple shyness, it is better to use 唔舒服 or 尷尬 instead.