ceot1 di1出啲
Jyutpingceot1 di1
Yalechēut dī
Definition
A bit further out; slightly further towards the outside.
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How it's used
This phrase combines the verb 出 with the quantifier 啲 to indicate a small, incremental movement away from a current position. It is almost exclusively used in imperative or instructional contexts where someone needs to adjust their physical location. The addition of 啲 softens the command, making it sound like a helpful suggestion rather than a harsh order.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 出去, which simply means to go out or exit. Use 出啲 when you want someone to shift their position slightly further away from a reference point, rather than leaving the room entirely.
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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.
