bat1 zi3不致

Jyutpingbat1 zi3

Yalebāt ji

連詞Uncommon

Definition

To not lead to; to avoid resulting in a certain undesirable state.

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How it's used

Used to describe a situation that avoids an undesirable outcome or an extreme degree of something. It often appears in conditional or explanatory contexts where the speaker is expressing relief that a worse scenario was prevented. It carries a slightly formal or literary tone compared to the more common colloquial phrase 唔使.

Common phrases

bat1不zi3致jyu1於

not to the extent of

bat1不zi3致sat1失mong6望

not end up disappointed

Common mistake

Learners often confuse it with 唔使, which means 'no need to'. While 不致 can sometimes imply 'it is not necessary to reach that point', it specifically focuses on the result or the degree of a situation rather than the necessity of an action.