dik1 ji4 ce2 kok3的而且確的而且确
Jyutpingdik1 ji4 ce2 kok3
Yaledīk yìh ché kok
Definition
Indeed; truly; really.
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How it's used
Emphasizes the absolute truth or certainty of a statement, functioning similarly to an emphatic 'really' or 'truly'. It carries a slightly formal or serious tone compared to the common 真係, often appearing in written reports or when someone wants to stress their sincerity during a discussion. Using it in casual, everyday small talk can sometimes make the speaker sound overly dramatic or stiff.
Examples
Do you really think he will come?
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Common mistake
Learners often overuse this in casual conversation where 真係 or 確實 is more natural. It is not a filler word and should be reserved for moments when you need to provide strong confirmation or resolve a disagreement.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
