hak1 baak6 bat1 fan1黑白不分
Jyutpinghak1 baak6 bat1 fan1
Yalehāk baahk bāt fān
Definition
Unable to distinguish black from white; unable to tell right from wrong.
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How it's used
Carries a strong critical tone when used to describe someone's character or judgment. It is often used in arguments or when expressing frustration about a person who refuses to acknowledge facts or moral boundaries. While it functions as a set phrase, it is frequently used as a predicate adjective to describe a person's behavior.
Examples
Don't be someone who can't tell right from wrong.
He is always unable to distinguish right from wrong, it is really hard to communicate with him.
Related words
Common phrases
to be a person who cannot distinguish right from wrong
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical objects or literal colors, as it is strictly reserved for moral judgments or distinguishing truth from falsehood.
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Grammar guides
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