dak1 dim6得掂
Jyutpingdak1 dim6
Yaledāk dihm
Definition
Okay; fine; without issues (used only in negation or rhetorical questions).
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How it's used
Focuses on the ability to complete a task or achieve a satisfactory result. It is almost exclusively used in negative constructions or rhetorical questions to express doubt about someone's competence or the feasibility of a situation.
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Common mistake
Avoid using it in positive statements like I am okay, as it sounds unnatural and grammatically incorrect. Use 冇問題 or 得 instead for positive confirmation.
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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.
