- used in expressions of the form 照V不误【zhào xx5 bù wù】, in which V is a verb, 照【zhào】 means "as before", and the overall meaning is "carry on (doing sth) regardless" or "continue (to do sth) in spite of changed circumstances", e.g. 照买不误【zhào mǎi bù wù】, to keep on buying (a product) regardless (of price hikes)