bat1 gwo3 jyu4 ci2不過如此不过如此

Jyutpingbat1 gwo3 jyu4 ci2

Yalebāt gwo yùh chí

Definition

Nothing special; only so-so; nothing more than this.

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How it's used

Use this phrase to express disappointment or to downplay the hype surrounding something that failed to meet expectations. It carries a slightly dismissive tone, suggesting that the subject is mediocre or overrated. It is often used as a standalone comment after trying food or watching a performance.

Examples

ngo5我ji5以wai4為hou2好hou2好sik6食，dim2點zi1知bat1不gwo3過jyu4如ci2此。

I thought it would be delicious, but it turned out to be nothing special.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得le1呢tou3套hei3戲hou2好tai2睇？ngo5我zau6就gok3覺dak1得bat1不gwo3過jyu4如ci2此。

You think this movie is good? I think it's just average.

Common phrases

jyun4原loi4來bat1不gwo3過jyu4如ci2此

turns out it's nothing special

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe a person's character, as it sounds quite rude and condescending. It is primarily reserved for evaluating objects, experiences, or performances.