cit3 sat6切實切实
Jyutpingcit3 sat6
Yalechit saht
Definition
Feasibly; realistically; steadfastly, earnestly, or in a practical and down-to-earth manner.
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How it's used
Formal in tone, this word is primarily encountered in professional, political, or administrative contexts. It conveys a sense of serious commitment to action, often appearing in official reports or news broadcasts. It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation between friends.
Examples
We must earnestly solve this problem.
Are you steadfastly carrying out the boss's instructions?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the more common colloquial term 認真, which is used for general seriousness or diligence. Unlike 認真, which can describe a person's attitude or personality, 切實 focuses specifically on the concrete and effective implementation of a task or policy.
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.
