bat1 gin3 dak1不見得不见得
Jyutpingbat1 gin3 dak1
Yalebāt gin dāk
Definition
Not necessarily; not likely.
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How it's used
Use this phrase to express skepticism or to downplay a positive assertion made by someone else. It functions as a polite way to disagree without being overly blunt or confrontational. It is almost exclusively used in the negative form, as the positive form is rarely used in natural speech.
Related words
Common phrases
not particularly good
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for meaning 'not seen' or 'missing', but it is strictly used to evaluate quality or degree. Avoid using it to describe physical objects that are lost, as that would be 唔見咗.
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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.
