caa4 sat6查實查实
Jyutpingcaa4 sat6
Yalechàh saht
Definition
Actually, in fact, or frankly speaking.
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How it's used
Functions as a discourse marker to introduce a clarification or a candid opinion that might contradict what was previously assumed. It carries a slightly more conversational and personal tone than 其實, often signaling that the speaker is about to reveal their true feelings or a hidden truth. It is frequently used at the very beginning of a sentence to set a tone of honesty or to soften the delivery of a blunt statement.
Examples
Actually, I am very tired today and do not want to go out.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal writing or professional reports, as it is strictly a spoken, colloquial term. It is also not a direct translation of the English word "check" or "investigate," which would be 查.
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