ji5 bat1 ting1, sam1 bat1 faan4耳不聽，心不煩耳不听，心不烦
Jyutpingji5 bat1 ting1, sam1 bat1 faan4
Yaleyíh bāt ting1, sām bāt fàahn
Definition
Out of sight, out of mind; what the ear doesn't hear, the heart doesn't grieve over.
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How it's used
This idiom is used to describe the act of deliberately ignoring unpleasant information or noise to maintain mental peace. It implies a conscious choice to disengage from a situation rather than trying to fix it. It is often used as advice to someone who is getting overly stressed by things they cannot control.
Examples
They are arguing, just ignore them and you will be at peace.
Since it cannot be solved, it is better to just ignore it.
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Grammar guides
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