cek3 dou6尺度
Jyutpingcek3 dou6
Yalechek douh
Definition
Standard, criterion, or scale.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the threshold or criteria used to judge whether something is acceptable or appropriate. It is frequently used in contexts involving moral judgment, artistic expression, or professional requirements. Unlike the more general term 標準, this word implies a sliding scale or a limit that determines if a boundary has been crossed.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
What is your standard for this matter?
Their standards for doing things are quite loose, no need to worry.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with physical measurements or dimensions, which are usually expressed using 尺寸. Using this word to describe the size of an object will sound unnatural to native speakers.
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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.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
