bat1 keoi1 siu2 zit3不拘小節不拘小节
Jyutpingbat1 keoi1 siu2 zit3
Yalebāt kēui síu jit
Definition
To not bother about trifles; not to be overly restricted by minor details or formalities.
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How it's used
This idiom describes someone who is relaxed and avoids being overly rigid or pedantic about minor matters. It is often used to praise someone for having a broad-minded or easygoing personality. However, it can also be used as a polite way to point out that someone is being sloppy or lacking attention to detail.
Examples
He is a very easygoing person and doesn't fuss over details.
You shouldn't be so careless about details; sometimes you need to be more careful.
Related words
Common phrases
to have an easygoing personality
Common mistake
While it can be a compliment, using it to describe someone who is consistently messy or irresponsible can sound like a backhanded compliment or a polite critique of their lack of discipline.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
