不顾
Traditional: 不顧
bù gù HSK 6

English Meaning

📚 Example Sentences

他不顾危险冲进了火场。
Tā bú gù wēixiǎn chōng jìn le huǒchǎng.
He rushed into the fire scene disregarding the danger.
她不顾反对坚持自己的决定。
Tā bú gù fǎnduì jiānchí zìjǐ de juédìng.
She insisted on her decision in spite of opposition.
他不顾疲劳继续工作。
Tā bú gù píláo jìxù gōngzuò.
He continued working in spite of fatigue.
他不顾危险。
Tā búgù wēixiǎn.
He disregards danger.
她不顾反对。
Tā búgù fǎnduì.
She ignores opposition.

💡 Memory Tip

Break it down: 不 (bù) means 'not', and 顾 (gù) means 'to look after' or 'to consider'. So, 不顾 literally means 'not to consider'—think of someone not looking back (顾) as they move forward, regardless of obstacles.

📝 Usage Notes

This word is neutral in formality and used in both spoken and written Chinese. It commonly appears in contexts describing actions taken despite opposition, danger, rules, or consequences, such as in news reports, narratives, or everyday conversations about personal decisions.

📖 Grammar Points

Often used in the pattern: Subject + 不顾 + [object/noun phrase] + [action]. The object is typically a noun or noun phrase representing what is being disregarded (e.g., 反对, 危险). It can also be followed by a clause in more complex sentences.

🏯 Cultural Notes

In Chinese culture, using 不顾 can carry a nuance of criticism if the action is seen as selfish or irresponsible (e.g.,不顾家庭), but it may also imply admirable determination in positive contexts (e.g., 不顾个人安危). It reflects values around weighing individual actions against social or familial expectations.

🔄 Similar Words

Similar to 不管 (bùguǎn, 'no matter', used more for conditions in clauses like 'regardless of what...') and 不理 (bùlǐ, 'to ignore/pay no attention to', often interpersonal). 不顾 emphasizes actively proceeding despite specific obstacles, while 不管 is more about disregarding conditions, and 不理 focuses on ignoring people or things.

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