hau2 bat1 deoi3 sam1口不對心口不对心

Jyutpinghau2 bat1 deoi3 sam1

Yaleháu bāt deui sām

Definition

To say things that one does not truly mean; insincere or duplicitous in speech.

colloquialpeopleemotion

How it's used

This idiom describes a person whose words contradict their true thoughts or feelings. It is often used to criticize someone for being coy, stubborn, or afraid to express their genuine desires. Unlike more formal idioms, it fits naturally into casual conversation when pointing out someone's hypocrisy or lack of honesty.

Examples

keoi5佢fan6份jan4人hou2好hau2口bat1不deoi3對sam1心，ming4明ming4明soeng2想heoi3去dou1都waa6話m4唔heoi3去。

He is very insincere; he says he does not want to go even though he clearly does.

nei5你sai2使m4唔sai2使gam3咁hau2口bat1不deoi3對sam1心aa4呀？soeng2想sik6食zau6就zik6直gong2講laa1啦。

Do you have to be so insincere? Just say it directly if you want to eat.

Common phrases

hou2好hau2口bat1不deoi3對sam1心

very insincere

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with simply lying or being a liar, as it specifically refers to the disconnect between spoken words and internal intent, often in social or emotional contexts.