bat1 leon6不論不论
Jyutpingbat1 leon6
Yalebāt leuhn
Definition
No matter; regardless of; whether or not.
neutralother
How it's used
Often used in formal writing or structured speech to introduce a range of conditions that do not affect the outcome. While it functions similarly to 無論, it carries a slightly more analytical or logical tone. It is frequently paired with interrogative pronouns or alternative structures like 係...定係... to define the scope of the condition.
Examples
Regardless of whether it is sunny or rainy, he insists on going for a run.
nei5你maai5買bin1邊fun2款dou1都hou2好，bat1不leon6論gaa3價cin4錢ping4平ding6定gwai3貴，zeoi3最gan2緊jiu3要sat6實jung6用。
Whichever model you buy, regardless of whether the price is cheap or expensive, the most important thing is that it is practical.
Related words
Common phrases
no matter what
whether it is... or...
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use it as a direct substitute for 'if' or 'when'. Remember that it must always be followed by a range of possibilities or a question word to establish the 'regardless' meaning.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
