bat1 sit3 jat1 gu3不屑一顧不屑一顾
Jyutpingbat1 sit3 jat1 gu3
Yalebāt sit yāt gu
Definition
To dismiss with disdain, regarding something as not even worth a single glance or unworthy of attention.
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How it's used
Carries a strong sense of arrogance or superiority, implying that the person or thing being dismissed is beneath one's notice. It is often used to describe a cold, dismissive attitude towards someone's efforts or opinions. While it is a four-character idiom, it fits naturally into spoken Cantonese when someone wants to express intense indifference or contempt.
Examples
He really disdains those boring criticisms.
Related words
Common phrases
completely disdain
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple dislike or disagreement, as it specifically implies a sense of looking down on someone or something as unworthy of attention. It is a formal idiom that can sound overly dramatic or aggressive if used in casual, everyday situations.
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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.
