zoi6 so2 bat1 sik1在所不惜
Jyutpingzoi6 so2 bat1 sik1
Yalejoih só bāt sīk
Definition
Regardless of the cost or sacrifice; willing to do whatever it takes.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a strong, often dramatic tone, implying a high level of determination or obsession. It is typically used when someone is willing to sacrifice something significant, such as money, time, or reputation, to achieve a specific goal. While it can describe noble sacrifices, it is frequently used in contexts involving desperation or extreme ambition.
Examples
To save the cat, he would spare no expense regardless of the cost.
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Common phrases
at any cost
sacrifice without hesitation
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a simple way to say 'I don't care', but it specifically implies a willingness to pay a price or endure hardship. It is not used for casual indifference, but rather for intense, goal-oriented resolve.
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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.
