diu6 ji5 hing1 sam1掉以輕心掉以轻心

Jyutpingdiu6 ji5 hing1 sam1

Yalediuh yíh hīng sām

動詞

Definition

To lower one's guard; to treat something lightly or let down one's vigilance.

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How it's used

Carries a strong sense of warning about the negative consequences of being overly relaxed or arrogant. It is frequently used in formal or serious contexts, such as discussing safety, health, or competitive situations, rather than casual daily chatter.

Examples

min6面deoi3對ni1呢go3個haau2考si5試，nei5你cin1千kei4祈m4唔hou2好diu6掉ji5以hing1輕sam1心。

Don't you dare underestimate this exam.

keoi5佢ji5以wai4為jeng4贏ngaang6硬，git3結gwo2果diu6掉ji5以hing1輕sam1心syu1輸zo2咗。

He thought he would definitely win, but he got careless and lost.

Common phrases

cit3切mat6勿diu6掉ji5以hing1輕sam1心

must not underestimate

zyut6絕bat1不nang4能diu6掉ji5以hing1輕sam1心

absolutely cannot be careless

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for simply being relaxed or calm, but it specifically implies a dangerous lack of caution or an arrogant dismissal of potential risks.