fut3 lou2 laan5 lei5闊佬懶理阔佬懒理
Jyutpingfut3 lou2 laan5 lei5
Yalefut lóu láahn léih
Definition
To completely ignore someone or be utterly indifferent about a matter.
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How it's used
This expression carries a strong sense of dismissive apathy or deliberate negligence. It is often used to describe someone who adopts a 'hands-off' attitude towards responsibilities or problems that they should ideally be addressing. The phrase implies a level of selfishness or laziness that goes beyond simple indifference.
Examples
He is always indifferent and never helps with anything.
If you keep not giving a damn, something will go wrong sooner or later.
Related words
Common phrases
an indifferent attitude
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being busy or unable to help. It specifically describes a choice to ignore something that is within one's power to influence or resolve.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
