dai6 jat1 sau2第一手
Jyutpingdai6 jat1 sau2
Yaledaih yāt sáu
Definition
First-hand; obtained directly from the source.
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How it's used
Focuses on the directness of the source, implying that the information or object has not passed through intermediaries. It is frequently used in professional or investigative contexts to emphasize authenticity and reliability. When something is described as 第一手, it carries a sense of authority that second-hand or hearsay information lacks.
Examples
This is first-hand news, you can trust it.
Related words
Common phrases
first-hand information
first-hand news
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of having one hand or being the first person to touch something. It is strictly used for the origin of information, goods, or experiences.
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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.
