bat1 cuk1 zi1 haak3不速之客
Jyutpingbat1 cuk1 zi1 haak3
Yalebāt chūk jī haak
Definition
An uninvited guest; an unexpected visitor or gatecrasher.
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How it's used
This is a formal idiom borrowed from written Chinese that is often used in speech to add a touch of irony or dramatic flair. It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation unless the speaker wants to sound slightly sarcastic or emphasize the unexpected nature of the visitor. In most informal situations, people would simply say 唔請自嚟嘅人.
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Why is there an uninvited guest here?
They all turned into gatecrashers, making things very awkward.
Common phrases
to become an uninvited guest
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common everyday term, but it is actually a set idiom. Using it in a very casual setting might make you sound like you are reading from a book or trying to be overly formal.
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