m4 lei5 saam1 cat1 ji6 sap6 jat1唔理三七二十一

Jyutpingm4 lei5 saam1 cat1 ji6 sap6 jat1

Yalem̀h léih sāam chāt yih sahp yāt

Definition

To act regardless of the consequences; to ignore everything.

colloquialdaily actionsemotion

How it's used

This idiom describes an impulsive action taken regardless of the circumstances or potential fallout. It carries a sense of recklessness or stubbornness, often implying that the person is acting blindly or emotionally. It is frequently used to criticize someone for failing to pause and assess the facts before making a move.

Examples

keoi5佢m4唔lei5理saam1三cat1七ji6二sap6十jat1一zau6就cung1衝zo2咗jap6入heoi3去。

He rushed in without thinking about any consequences.

nei5你m4唔hou2好m4唔lei5理saam1三cat1七ji6二sap6十jat1一zau6就naau6鬧jan4人aa4呀。

Don't just scold people without considering the situation.

Common phrases

m4唔lei5理saam1三cat1七ji6二sap6十jat1一zau6就zou6做

to do something blindly without thinking

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a mathematical expression because of the numbers, but it is strictly an idiom for thoughtless action. Do not attempt to use it in a literal context involving arithmetic.