bat1 ham1 jap6 ji5不堪入耳
Jyutpingbat1 ham1 jap6 ji5
Yalebāt hām yahp yíh
Definition
Unbearable to hear; offensive, vulgar, or disgusting to the ear.
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How it's used
This idiom is reserved for language that is offensive, vulgar, or morally repulsive. It functions as an adjective to describe speech or content that is so unpleasant that one cannot bear to listen to it. It carries a strong sense of moral judgment or deep disgust rather than just being annoying or loud.
Examples
The things he said were truly intolerable to hear.
Related words
Common phrases
the speech is intolerable to hear
the content is disgusting
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe sounds that are merely noisy or unpleasant to the ears, such as bad music or construction work. It is specifically for speech or lyrics that are offensive or inappropriate.
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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.
