biu2 daat6表達表达
Jyutpingbiu2 daat6
Yalebíu daaht
Definition
To express, convey, or voice ideas, feelings, or messages through speech or other means.
neutralcommunication
How it's used
Focuses on the act of externalizing internal thoughts or feelings, often used in professional or serious contexts. While it can be used in daily life, it sounds slightly more formal than just saying 講出嚟. It is frequently paired with abstract nouns like 意見 or 感受 to describe the process of communication.
Examples
Try to express your thoughts more clearly.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 表現, which means to perform or to show off. Use 表達 when you want to convey a message or meaning, but use 表現 when you are talking about someone's behavior or their display of talent.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
