bat1 hap6不合
Jyutpingbat1 hap6
Yalebāt hahp
Definition
To not conform to, be incompatible with, or not agree with.
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How it's used
Use this term to describe a mismatch in abstract concepts, such as personalities, opinions, or formal requirements. It carries a sense of friction or failure to align with a standard. When discussing physical objects or sizes that do not fit together, use 唔啱 instead.
Related words
Common phrases
outdated or inappropriate for the current time
incompatible personalities
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe physical fit, such as clothes or shoes being the wrong size, as that requires 唔啱.
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Grammar guides
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