zi3 zyu1 bat1 lei5置諸不理置诸不理

Jyutpingzi3 zyu1 bat1 lei5

Yaleji jyū bāt léih

動詞

Definition

To ignore, neglect, or put something aside.

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How it's used

Carries a formal tone that contrasts with the casual nature of spoken Cantonese, often used to emphasize a deliberate or irresponsible choice to ignore something. It implies a sense of negligence or cold indifference rather than simply forgetting about a task. Because of its literary roots, it is more commonly found in news reports, formal writing, or when someone is being particularly stern or critical in speech.

Examples

keoi5佢gin3見dou2到go3個haak3客tau4投sou3訴，ging2竟jin4然zi3置zyu1諸bat1不lei5理。

He saw the customer's complaint but chose to ignore it completely.

ni1呢di1啲gau6舊man4文gin2件nei5你daa2打syun3算dim2點cyu5處lei5理？m4唔hou2好zi3置zyu1諸bat1不lei5理aa4呀。

How do you plan to handle these old documents? Don't just leave them aside.

Common phrases

jyun4完cyun4全zi3置zyu1諸bat1不lei5理

to completely ignore

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a simple verb like 唔理, but it specifically implies a state of having put something aside or abandoned it, rather than just the act of not paying attention. It is not suitable for casual situations where you simply ignore a friend's text message.