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March 24, 2026
不顾(不顧)búgù(bu2gu4)
不顾 means 'in spite of' or 'regardless of' and is used to express that someone acts without consideration for certain circumstances or consequences. This phrase often appears in contexts where someone prioritizes their actions or decisions despite potential risks or opposition.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the notion of taking risks or making sacrifices for a greater good is often celebrated, making 不顾 a phrase that resonates in narratives of heroism or dedication, especially in historical or literary contexts.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person standing on a cliff, looking down at the waves crashing below. They decide to jump '不顾' (bù gù) the danger, symbolizing their disregard for safety. The character 不 (bù) represents 'not' or 'without' while 顾 (gù) can be thought of as 'to regard' or 'to consider', illustrating the act of ignoring concern.
Meanings of 不顾
búgù(bu2gu4)
1in spite of
2regardless of
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不顾Simplified
不顧Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#7978Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRB2
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Quick Contrast
不顾 (bùgù) vs 忽视 (hūshì) — use 不顾 when emphasizing disregard for consequences, while 忽视 focuses on neglecting or overlooking something.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person standing on a cliff, looking down at the waves crashing below. They decide to jump '不顾' (bù gù) the danger, symbolizing their disregard for safety. The character 不 (bù) represents 'not' or 'without' while 顾 (gù) can be thought of as 'to regard' or 'to consider', illustrating the act of ignoring concern.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 不顾, as using the wrong tone may lead to confusion. This phrase is typically used in written and formal contexts, so it may not be as common in casual conversation. A common collocation is 不顾一切 (bù gù yī qiè), meaning 'regardless of everything'.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 不顾 connects to other advanced phrases that express disregard or prioritization, such as 忽视 (hū shì - ignore) or 无视 (wú shì - overlook). Focus on understanding its use in various contexts and its nuances with other similar expressions.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, the notion of taking risks or making sacrifices for a greater good is often celebrated, making 不顾 a phrase that resonates in narratives of heroism or dedication, especially in historical or literary contexts.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 不顾 with 顾及 (gù jí), which means 'to take into account'. A common mistake is saying '不顾及' instead of the correct '不顾'.
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Grammar Patterns of 不顾
不顾 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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他____医生的劝告自行出院了。
He discharged himself from hospital against the advice of doctors.
Example Sentences for 不顾 (9)
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1
他不顾医生的劝告自行出院了。
tā bù gù yī shēng de quàn gào zì háng chū yuàn le。
He discharged himself from hospital against the advice of doctors.
2
成千上万的人不顾一切地想要离开他们千疮百孔的家园。
chéng qiān shàng wàn de rén bù gù yī qiē dì xiǎng yào lí kāi tā mén qiān chuāng bǎi kǒng de jiā yuán。
Thousands are desperately trying to leave their battered homes.
Thousands of men struggled humiliatingly for jobs.
5
那个艺术家不顾家里人的反对,继续画了下去.
nà gè yì shù jiā bù gù jiā lǐ rén de fǎn duì, , jì xù huà le xià.
The artist painted on in spite of his family's opposition.
6
我不顾一切，骑得飞快。
wǒ bù gù yī qiē， ， qí dé fēi。
I threw caution to the wind and rode as fast as I could.
7
我们不顾一切地紧紧抱在一起.
wǒ mén bù gù yī qiē dì jǐn jǐn bào zài yī qǐ.
We clung desperately together.
8
这批狗养的,不顾大局!
zhè pī gǒu yǎng de, , bù gù dà!
Those bastards don't care a damn about the welfare of the factory!
9
他不顾父母亲的不悦,娶了那女孩.
tā bù gù fù mǔ qīn de bù yuè, , qǔ le nà nǚ.
He braved his parents'displeasure by marrying the girl.
Cultural Notes for 不顾
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, the notion of taking risks or making sacrifices for a greater good is often celebrated, making 不顾 a phrase that resonates in narratives of heroism or dedication, especially in historical or literary contexts.
Frequently Asked Questions about 不顾
It is primarily used in formal contexts, such as written texts or speeches.
It often carries a negative connotation, implying recklessness or lack of consideration.
You might say '他不顾别人的感受' (Tā bù gù biérén de gǎnshòu) meaning 'He disregards others' feelings'.
