bat1 zi1 so2 wai6不知所謂不知所谓

Jyutpingbat1 zi1 so2 wai6

Yalebāt jī só waih

形容詞Common

Definition

Ridiculous, absurd, or unreasonable.

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How it's used

This phrase is a strong expression of disapproval or contempt used to describe behavior, ideas, or situations that are completely unacceptable or illogical. It carries a heavier weight than simply saying something is wrong, as it implies the subject is beneath consideration or lacks basic common sense. It is frequently used to criticize someone's poor performance or an absurd argument.

Examples

keoi5佢zou6做je5嘢gam3咁bat1不zi1知so2所wai6謂，zan1真hai6係gik1激sei2死jan4人。

His way of doing things is so ridiculous, it's infuriating.

nei5你gong2講go2嗰di1啲hai6係me1咩bat1不zi1知so2所wai6謂ge3嘅lei5理leon6論aa4呀？

What kind of nonsense theory are you talking about?

Common phrases

gaan2簡zik6直bat1不zi1知so2所wai6謂

simply ridiculous

hang4行wai4為bat1不zi1知so2所wai6謂

behavior is absurd

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a literal phrase meaning "do not know what it is," but it is strictly an idiomatic adjective used to condemn something as nonsensical or disgraceful. Avoid using it to describe things you are merely confused by, as it carries a judgmental tone of disdain.