bat1 se2 dak1不捨得不舍得
Jyutpingbat1 se2 dak1
Yalebāt sé dāk
Definition
To hate to part with, use, or leave someone or something; reluctant to let go.
colloquialemotiondaily actions
How it's used
Expresses a reluctance to part with something or someone, often carrying a sense of emotional attachment or sentimental value. It is frequently used when someone is hesitant to spend money or discard items, not just for missing people. The feeling is one of lingering connection rather than just a simple sense of absence.
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Common phrases
reluctant to leave
reluctant to spend money on something
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 掛住, which specifically means to miss someone or something because they are away. Use 唔捨得 when you are physically present but reluctant to let go, whereas 掛住 is used when the person or thing is absent.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
