bat1 fan1 cing1 hung4 zou6 baak6不分青紅皂白不分青红皂白
Jyutpingbat1 fan1 cing1 hung4 zou6 baak6
Yalebāt fān chīng hùhng jouh baahk
Definition
To make no distinction between right and wrong; to act indiscriminately.
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How it's used
This idiom is used to criticize someone who acts impulsively or judges a situation without considering the facts or context. It often implies that the person is being unreasonable or unfair in their reaction. While it is a formal idiom, it is frequently used in daily speech to express frustration with someone's lack of discernment.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake the character 皂 for 皁 or 皁, but 皂 is the standard form in this idiom. It is also important to remember that this is a fixed four-character phrase and cannot be modified or shortened in casual speech.
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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.
