bat1 gam1不甘
Jyutpingbat1 gam1
Yalebāt gām
Definition
Unwilling; not resigned to a situation; refusing to accept defeat or a subordinate position.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
While the formal term is 不甘, native speakers almost exclusively use the colloquial form 唔甘心 in daily speech. It carries a strong sense of resentment or frustration regarding a situation that one feels is unfair or beneath one's abilities. It is frequently used when someone feels they deserve better or have been cheated out of a result.
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Common mistake
Avoid using the formal 不甘 in casual conversation as it sounds overly literary or dramatic. Always opt for 唔甘心 to sound natural.
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