sap6 ok3 bat1 se3十惡不赦十恶不赦
Jyutpingsap6 ok3 bat1 se3
Yalesahp ok bāt se
Definition
To commit extremely severe crimes that are unforgivable.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a heavy, formal weight and is typically reserved for describing truly heinous actions or characters in stories. Using it to describe minor mistakes or annoying habits sounds overly dramatic and sarcastic. It is often found in news reports or legal contexts when discussing serious criminal behavior.
Examples
He has done so many bad things, he is simply unforgivable.
Who would forgive these unforgivable criminals?
Related words
Common phrases
heinous crimes
an unforgivable person
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common adjective to describe someone who is simply mean or rude. It is far too strong for everyday social conflicts and should be saved for extreme moral failings.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
