jyu4 bat1 ho2 kap6愚不可及
Jyutpingjyu4 bat1 ho2 kap6
Yaleyùh bāt hó kahp
Definition
Hopelessly and unbelievably stupid; the height of folly.
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How it's used
This is a formal idiom that carries a very strong, biting tone of criticism. Because it is a four character idiom, it sounds much more intellectual and severe than common colloquial insults like 蠢 or 笨. Using it in casual conversation often signals that you are genuinely shocked or exasperated by someone's lack of common sense.
Examples
You actually believe this fake news, you are hopelessly foolish.
The decisions he makes are simply the height of folly.
Related words
Common phrases
simply hopeless
foolish behavior
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a standard adjective, but it is a formal idiom that can sound overly dramatic or pretentious if used in trivial situations. Avoid using it to describe minor mistakes, as it implies a profound, almost unforgivable level of stupidity.
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