haau2 leoi6 bat1 zau1考慮不周考虑不周

Jyutpinghaau2 leoi6 bat1 zau1

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Definition

Thoughtless; poorly considered or lacking consideration.

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How it's used

Used primarily in formal or semi-formal contexts to express regret or criticism regarding a lack of foresight. While it functions as an adjective, it is frequently used as a predicate following 係 to acknowledge a mistake in planning or judgment. It carries a slightly more serious tone than simply saying someone is careless.

Examples

gam1今ci3次hai6係ngo5我haau2考leoi6慮bat1不zau1周，zan1真hai6係m4唔hou2好ji3意si1思。

It was my lack of consideration this time, I am really sorry.

nei5你gam3咁joeng6樣zou6做wui2會m4唔wui2會hin2顯dak1得taai3太gwo3過haau2考leoi6慮bat1不zau1周aa1呀？

Don't you think acting like that seems a bit thoughtless?

Common phrases

sam1深si1思suk6熟leoi6慮

careful consideration

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a casual way to say someone is rude, but it specifically refers to a failure in planning or considering consequences rather than a lack of manners.