daa2 tik1打剔
Jyutpingdaa2 tik1
Yaledá tīk
Definition
To tick; to place a checkmark next to an item.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to marking a checkbox or list item with a checkmark. While standard written Chinese often uses 勾選, Cantonese speakers almost exclusively use 打剔 in daily life. It functions as a separable verb, allowing particles like 咗 or 完 to be inserted between 打 and 剔.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 勾 as a verb in spoken Cantonese, as it sounds unnatural or overly formal. Stick to 打剔 for all everyday situations involving checklists or forms.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
