bat1 zik6筆直笔直
Jyutpingbat1 zik6
Yalebāt jihk
Definition
Perfectly straight; upright with no bends, curves, or angles.
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How it's used
Focuses on the visual quality of being perfectly linear or vertical without any deviation or curvature. It is commonly used to describe physical infrastructure like roads or posture, emphasizing a sense of rigid, unyielding alignment.
Examples
The road is very straight, you can see all the way to the end.
He stands straight, just like a soldier.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the English loanword budget, which is also pronounced as bit-zik in Cantonese. Context usually makes it clear whether you are talking about a straight line or a financial plan.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
