baai2 si6 sat6擺事實摆事实
Jyutpingbaai2 si6 sat6
Yalebáai sih saht
Definition
To present the facts; to lay out the truth of a matter.
colloquialcommunication
How it's used
Often used in argumentative contexts to contrast with emotional outbursts or baseless accusations. It implies a rational, objective approach to resolving a dispute. It is frequently paired with 講道理 to emphasize a balanced, logical argument.
Examples
Don't just scold people, present the facts and talk.
He presents the facts and reasons, so everyone respects him.
Related words
Common phrases
to present facts and reason
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a simple way to say 'to state facts', but it carries a strong connotation of being in a debate or a confrontation. It is not used for neutral reporting of information.
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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.
