bat1 gaa2 si1 sok3不假思索
Jyutpingbat1 gaa2 si1 sok3
Yalebāt gá sī sok
Definition
Without thinking or consideration; unthinkingly; spontaneously.
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How it's used
This idiom implies a sense of spontaneity or impulsiveness, often used to describe someone who reacts instantly to a question or situation. While it originates from formal written Chinese, it is frequently used in spoken Cantonese to emphasize that a response was immediate and lacked any hesitation or deliberation.
Related words
Common phrases
to answer without thinking
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a positive trait, but it frequently carries a negative connotation of being reckless or failing to consider the consequences of one's actions.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
