bat1 cit3 sat6 zai3不切實際不切实际
Jyutpingbat1 cit3 sat6 zai3
Yalebāt chit saht jai
Definition
Impractical or unrealistic; not suited to real-world situations.
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How it's used
Often used to criticize plans or expectations that ignore the constraints of real life. While it sounds slightly formal, it is frequently used in casual conversation to dismiss ideas that lack a solid foundation or feasibility. It carries a stronger sense of being detached from reality compared to simply saying something is not good.
Examples
Your idea is just too unrealistic.
He is always daydreaming and thinking about impractical things.
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Common phrases
the idea is unrealistic
the demand is impractical
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 唔實際, which is a more direct and common way to say something is not practical. Using 不切實際 can sound a bit more judgmental or serious, so it might be too heavy for minor inconveniences.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
