bat1 kwai3不愧

Jyutpingbat1 kwai3

Yalebāt kwai

Common

Definition

Worthy of being called; truly deserving of a title or reputation.

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How it's used

This term carries a strong sense of praise or validation, often used to confirm that someone's reputation or status is well deserved. It is frequently followed by 係 to connect the subject to the title or quality they are being praised for. Unlike some other evaluative terms, it implies that the person has lived up to expectations or a high standard.

Examples

keoi5佢zan1真hai6係bat1不kwai5愧hai6係ngo5我ge3嘅hou2好hing1兄dai6弟。

He is truly worthy of being called my good brother.

nei5你gam3咁nou5努lik6力，zan1真hai6係bat1不kwai5愧hai6係dai6第jat1一ming4名aa4呀。

You worked so hard, you really deserve to be number one.

Common phrases

bat1不kwai5愧hai6係

worthy of being

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use this as a direct translation for 'proud of', but it describes the worthiness of a status rather than the emotion of pride. Do not use it to mean 'I am proud of you', for which you should use 覺得好驕傲.