daa2 sei2 lit3打死纈打死缬
Jyutpingdaa2 sei2 lit3
Yaledá séi lit
Definition
To tie a dead knot; to tie a knot that cannot be easily untied.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a knot that is intentionally or accidentally tightened so securely that it cannot be undone by pulling the ends. It is frequently used metaphorically to describe a situation that has reached a complete deadlock or an intractable problem. Unlike a simple knot, this implies a sense of permanence or stubbornness.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general knots like 結, but this specifically denotes a knot that is impossible to loosen. Do not use it for knots that are meant to be temporary or adjustable.
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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.
