ceoi2 dak1取得
Jyutpingceoi2 dak1
Yalechéui dāk
Definition
To obtain, acquire, or achieve.
neutraldaily actionswork
How it's used
Focuses on the formal or abstract process of acquiring something, such as achievements, rights, or abstract concepts like trust. It is rarely used for physically picking up an object, where 攞 or 拎 are preferred. Use it in contexts involving success, legal status, or official approval.
Examples
How did you obtain this document?
He finally gained everyone's trust.
Related words
Common phrases
to achieve success
to obtain qualifications
Common mistake
Avoid using this for physical actions like picking up a cup or a pen, as it sounds overly formal and unnatural in daily life; use 攞 instead.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
