bong1 lei5 bat1 bong1 can1幫理不幫親帮理不帮亲

Jyutpingbong1 lei5 bat1 bong1 can1

Yalebōng léih bāt bōng chān

語句

Definition

To side with truth and reason rather than one's relatives or friends.

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How it's used

This expression describes a person who prioritizes objective fairness over personal loyalty or nepotism. It is often used as a compliment to praise someone's integrity or as a warning to friends and family that they will not receive special treatment. It carries a strong sense of moral uprightness and impartiality.

Examples

keoi5佢zou6做je5嘢jat1一hoeng3向dou1都hai6係bong1幫lei5理bat1不bong1幫can1親㗎。

He has always been someone who stands by principles rather than favoring his own people.

nei5你zou6做co3錯zo2咗zau6就jiu3要jing6認，ngo5我hai6係bong1幫lei5理bat1不bong1幫can1親㗎gaa4喎。

You need to admit it if you did wrong; I stand by principles, not by family or friends.

Common phrases

jat1一hoeng3向bong1幫lei5理bat1不bong1幫can1親

always stands by principles rather than favoring one's own

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a simple description of a person's personality, but it is specifically used to justify or explain why someone is being strict with their own inner circle. It is not used to describe someone who is simply 'fair' in a general sense, but rather someone who actively refuses to let personal relationships influence their judgment.