不顾 búgù in spite of
in spite of; regardless of
How to remember 不顾: 不 not + 顾 attend to = in spite of.
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How it is used
- 'In disregard of, without caring about' - 不顾危险 (búgù wēixiǎn) heedless of danger; 不顾一切 (búgù yíqiè) at all costs, no matter what.
- Takes a noun object and frames a reckless or determined act done despite consequences.
- 顾 = to look after/consider; 不顾 is to consciously not consider. Compare 不管 (bùguǎn), which introduces a 'no matter what' clause instead.