zi3 zi1 dou6 ngoi6置之度外
Jyutpingzi3 zi1 dou6 ngoi6
Yaleji jī douh ngoih
Definition
To leave something out of consideration, or to cast something aside without regard.
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How it's used
This is a formal idiom that carries a sense of heroic detachment or extreme disregard for consequences. It is rarely used in casual small talk and is more commonly found in news reports, literature, or when describing someone's noble sacrifice. Using it in daily life to describe minor things can sound overly dramatic or sarcastic.
Examples
He puts his personal interests aside and only wants to help others.
How can you just ignore this danger?
Related words
Common phrases
to disregard
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this to mean simply forgetting something, but it specifically implies a conscious, active choice to ignore or disregard something important.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
