daap6 bit1答必
Jyutpingdaap6 bit1
Yaledaahp bīt
Definition
But; however; nevertheless.
colloquialcommunication
How it's used
This term is a distinctive feature of Malaysian and Singaporean Cantonese, reflecting the influence of local linguistic contact. It functions similarly to 但係 in Hong Kong Cantonese but carries a specific regional identity. You will rarely hear it used by native speakers in Hong Kong unless they have spent significant time in Southeast Asia.
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Common mistake
Do not use this in Hong Kong, as locals will likely not understand it and may mistake it for a mispronunciation of other words. Stick to 但係 for standard Cantonese.
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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.
