bat1 wai4 so2 dung6不為所動不为所动

Jyutpingbat1 wai4 so2 dung6

Yalebāt wàih só duhng

語句

Definition

Unmoved; steadfast and strong-willed, remaining unshaken by external influences or temptations.

writtendescriptionsemotion

How it's used

This idiom carries a formal and slightly literary tone, often used to describe someone who maintains their stance despite external pressure or temptation. It is frequently employed in contexts involving moral integrity or stubborn determination. Because of its formal nature, it is more common in written reports, news, or serious storytelling than in casual, everyday banter.

Examples

mou4無leon6論jan4人dei6哋dim2點joeng2樣hyun3勸keoi5佢，keoi5佢dou1都ji1依jin4然bat1不wai4為so2所dung6動。

No matter how others try to persuade him, he remains unmoved.

min6面deoi3對gam3咁do1多jau5誘waak6惑，nei5你zan1真hai6係ho2可ji5以zou6做dou3到bat1不wai4為so2所dung6動me1咩？

Faced with so many temptations, can you really remain unmoved?

Common phrases

ji1依jin4然bat1不wai4為so2所dung6動

remains unmoved

min6面deoi3對jau5誘waak6惑bat1不wai4為so2所dung6動

unmoved by temptation

Common mistake

Learners often mistakenly use this to describe physical movement, but it strictly refers to a mental or emotional state. It cannot be used to describe someone who is physically still or sitting quietly.