si6 joek6 mou4 dou2視若無睹视若无睹

Jyutpingsi6 joek6 mou4 dou2

Yalesih yeuhk mòuh dóu

語句Uncommon

Definition

To turn a blind eye to; to ignore what one sees; to show no concern.

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How it's used

This idiom carries a formal and slightly critical tone, often used to describe a deliberate choice to ignore something that is clearly visible or problematic. It implies a sense of moral indifference or apathy rather than simple lack of attention. While it is a four character idiom, it fits naturally into spoken Cantonese sentences when emphasizing the coldness of the act.

Examples

keoi5佢gin3見dou2到jau5有jan4人dit3跌dai1低dou1都si6視joek6若mou4無dou2睹。

He turned a blind eye even when he saw someone fall down.

min6面deoi3對gam3咁do1多man6問tai4題，nei5你dim2點ho2可ji5以si6視joek6若mou4無dou2睹aa4呀？

How can you just ignore it when faced with so many problems?

Common phrases

jyun4完cyun4全si6視joek6若mou4無dou2睹

completely turn a blind eye

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a simple verb like 唔理, but it specifically requires the visual element of seeing something and choosing to ignore it. It is not appropriate for situations where you simply do not know about an issue.