bat1 zuk1 wai4 kei4不足為奇不足为奇
Jyutpingbat1 zuk1 wai4 kei4
Yalebāt jūk wàih kèih
Definition
Not surprising; ordinary; nothing to be amazed at.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a slightly formal or literary tone despite being used in everyday speech to describe events that are expected or common. It functions as a set phrase to dismiss the shock value of a situation, effectively saying that something is just business as usual. While it can be used in casual conversation, it often appears in news reports or analytical discussions to provide a sense of objective observation.
Examples
It is not surprising at all that they broke up.
Why would it be surprising for this kind of weather to happen in Hong Kong?
Related words
Common phrases
really not surprising at all
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this to mean simply not interesting, but it specifically refers to the lack of surprise regarding an occurrence. It is not used to describe a person or an object that is boring.
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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.
