dak1 cit3得切
Jyutpingdak1 cit3
Yaledāk chit
Definition
To be in time or make it in time, usually with some rush or urgency.
colloquialtimedaily actions
How it's used
This phrase functions as a potential complement indicating whether an action can be completed within a limited timeframe. It is almost exclusively used in contexts where there is a sense of urgency or a looming deadline. When the action cannot be completed in time, the negative form 趕唔切 is used, which is extremely common in daily life.
Examples
I will try my best to finish the report for you in time.
Related words
Common phrases
make it to work in time
finish the work in time
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 嚟得切, which refers to being able to arrive at a location in time. While 趕得切 focuses on the completion of a task or the act of catching something before it is gone, 嚟得切 is specifically about physical arrival.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
