dik1 dik1 sik1 sik1的的骰骰
Jyutpingdik1 dik1 sik1 sik1
Yaledīk dīk sīk sīk
Definition
Small and exquisite; dinky and neat.
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How it's used
This reduplicated adjective carries a sense of endearment or appreciation for something being small and delicate. It is rarely used to describe things that are merely small in a neutral or negative sense, such as a cramped room or a small portion of food. Instead, it emphasizes a pleasing, compact, or cute quality.
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Avoid using this to describe people in a way that might sound patronizing or to describe objects that are inconveniently small, as the term implies a positive, almost aesthetic quality.
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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.
