bat1 kap6不及
Jyutpingbat1 kap6
Yalebāt kahp
Definition
To not compare with; to be inferior or not as good as.
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How it's used
This term carries a slightly formal or literary weight compared to the more common spoken expression 唔夠. It is frequently used in evaluative contexts when comparing quality, performance, or standards between two entities. While it functions as a verb, it often appears with intensifiers like 遠 to emphasize a significant gap in ability or merit.
Examples
His cooking skills are nowhere near as good as yours.
The quality of this shop is not as good as it used to be.
Related words
Common phrases
far inferior to
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual, everyday speech where 唔夠 is much more natural. Using 不及 in a very informal setting can sound overly stiff or like you are reading from a formal written report.
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