bat1 zyu6不住
Jyutpingbat1 zyu6
Yalebāt jyuh
Definition
Non-stop, continually, or without pause.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Often used to describe repetitive actions that cause annoyance or exhaustion. It functions as an adverbial modifier, frequently paired with 咁 to connect it to the verb. Unlike formal written Chinese, it is rarely used in isolation to mean "cannot stop" in the sense of being unable to restrain oneself.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 唔住 as a verb complement meaning "cannot live in" or "cannot afford," such as 呢度太貴，我住唔住。 Ensure the context clearly indicates a continuous action rather than a state of dwelling.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
