dak1 ceot1得出
Definition
Verb suffix indicating that an action has produced a result or succeeded.
How it's used
This suffix functions as a resultative complement indicating that a specific outcome has been successfully achieved through the preceding action. It is frequently used with verbs of perception or cognition like 睇, 聽, or 計 to highlight the successful acquisition of information or a solution. Unlike standard resultative markers, it emphasizes the mental or logical process of arriving at a conclusion.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the potential complement 得, which indicates the possibility of an action. Remember that 得出 specifically focuses on the successful attainment of a result or conclusion, whereas 得 usually suggests that an action is physically or logically feasible.
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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.
