daa2 jyu6打預打预
Jyutpingdaa2 jyu6
Yaledá yuh
Definition
To prepare for, plan ahead, or predict an eventuality.
colloquialdaily actionstime
How it's used
Focuses on the mental preparation or foresight regarding a future event. It is frequently used with the aspect marker 咗 to indicate that the planning or prediction has already been settled in one's mind. It acts as a bridge between simple planning and the act of anticipating a specific outcome.
Examples
Have you planned what time you're getting home yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin term 打算, which is a direct translation of 'plan'. While 打預 can mean to plan, it carries a stronger nuance of 'making provisions for' or 'anticipating' a situation, rather than just stating an intention.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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