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Jyutpingbiu2 si6
Yalebíu sih
Definition
To state, express, or show to others.
neutralcommunication
How it's used
Often used in formal or news contexts to report someone's stance or opinion. When used in casual conversation, it can sound slightly stiff or overly serious compared to more direct verbs like 講 or 話. It functions as a bridge between a person's internal thought and an external action or statement.
Examples
He indicated that he does not want to go to that party.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use it as a direct translation for 'to say', but it carries a nuance of formal declaration or showing an attitude rather than just conveying simple information.
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Grammar guides
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- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
