caa4 deoi3查對查对
Jyutpingcaa4 deoi3
Yalechàh deui
Definition
To check against something; to verify or compare for correctness.
neutralworkdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the act of comparing two sets of information to ensure they match or are accurate. It is frequently used in administrative or financial contexts where precision is required, such as reconciling accounts or proofreading records.
Examples
Please help me check if there are any errors in this document.
We need to verify the figures clearly before we can leave.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 檢查, which is a general term for inspecting or examining something. 查對 specifically implies a cross-reference or comparison against a source or standard.
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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.
