bat1 gwo3 bat1 sat1不過不失不过不失
Jyutpingbat1 gwo3 bat1 sat1
Yalebāt gwo bāt sāt
Definition
Passable; mediocre; average with no outstanding flaws but no outstanding merits.
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How it's used
Used to describe something that meets basic expectations without being impressive or particularly bad. It carries a neutral to slightly underwhelming tone, often implying that while there were no obvious mistakes, there was also no spark or excellence. It is a very common way to give a polite but honest assessment when you do not want to be overly critical.
Examples
The food at this restaurant is just average.
Do you think his performance this time was just mediocre?
Related words
Common phrases
performance is average
standard is mediocre
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe something that is clearly bad or a failure, as it specifically denotes a state of being acceptable or safe. It is not a synonym for poor quality, but rather a way to express that something is unremarkable.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
