mong5 gu3 hau6 gwo2罔顧後果罔顾后果

Jyutpingmong5 gu3 hau6 gwo2

Yalemóhng gu hauh gwó

Definition

To act recklessly and without considering the consequences.

colloquialdescriptionsdaily actions

How it's used

This phrase carries a strong sense of disapproval and is typically used to describe irresponsible or dangerous behavior. It is frequently employed in formal contexts like news reports or serious discussions, but it also appears in daily speech when someone is being particularly reckless. It implies a deliberate choice to ignore the potential fallout of one's actions.

Examples

keoi5佢zou6做je5嘢seng4成jat6日mong5罔gu3顧hau6後gwo2果，hou2好maa4麻faan4煩。

He always acts without considering the consequences, it's very troublesome.

nei5你m4唔ho2可ji5以mong5罔gu3顧hau6後gwo2果gam3咁joeng2樣lyun6亂lai4嚟aa4呀。

You cannot just act recklessly without considering the consequences.

Common phrases

mong5罔gu3顧hau6後gwo2果ge3嘅hang4行wai4為

reckless behavior

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with general recklessness, but it specifically emphasizes the failure to think about the aftermath. It is not used for simple mistakes or accidents where the person was unaware of the risks.