bat1 gun2不管
Jyutpingbat1 gun2
Yalebāt gún
Definition
No matter; regardless of.
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How it's used
While 不管 is understood in Hong Kong, it is considered a Mandarin loanword and sounds quite formal or written. In everyday spoken Cantonese, native speakers almost exclusively use 唔理 to express the same meaning. Using 唔理 feels much more natural and fits the rhythm of local speech.
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Common phrases
no matter how
regardless of the consequences
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 不管 in casual conversation because they see it in textbooks, but it can make you sound like you are reading from a script or speaking Mandarin-influenced Cantonese. Stick to 唔理 for all daily interactions.
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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.
