bit1 ding6必定
Jyutpingbit1 ding6
Yalebīt dihng
Definition
Definitely, certainly, or must; with no other possibility.
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How it's used
While 必定 conveys a strong sense of certainty, it sounds more formal or emphatic than the everyday 肯定. It is frequently used in written contexts, news reports, or when someone wants to sound particularly assertive or serious in speech. Using it in casual conversation can make you sound like you are delivering a formal declaration or a stern warning.
Examples
If you do it this way, you will definitely regret it.
Are they definitely going to win a medal this time?
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Common mistake
Learners often use 必定 in casual situations where 肯定 or 一定 would be much more natural. Avoid using it for simple, everyday predictions like saying you will definitely eat lunch, as it sounds overly dramatic or stiff.
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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.
