jau4 dak1由得

Jyutpingjau4 dak1

Yaleyàuh dāk

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To let something be; to leave someone to their own devices according to their wishes.

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How it's used

Expresses a sense of indifference or resignation, implying that the speaker is choosing not to intervene in a situation. It often carries a slightly dismissive tone, suggesting that the outcome is no longer the speaker's concern. Use this when you want to emphasize that someone or something should be left to their own devices.

Examples

jau2由dak1得keoi5佢zi6自gei2己nam2諗cing1清co2楚laa1啦。

Just let him think it through by himself.

nei5你zou6做me1咩jau2由dak1得go3個sai3細lou6路hai2喺dou6度haam3喊aa4呀？

Why are you letting the child cry there?

Common phrases

jau2由dak1得keoi5佢

let him/her/it be

Common mistake

Avoid using this to mean 'allow' in a formal sense, such as giving permission. It specifically implies a lack of interference or a decision to stop caring about the result.