dik6覿觌
Jyutpingdik6
Yaledihk
Definition
To meet face-to-face or to interview.
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How it's used
This character is extremely rare in modern spoken Cantonese and is almost exclusively used in the compound 覿面. Even in formal contexts, most speakers prefer using 見面 or 面對面 instead. Using this character in casual conversation will likely confuse listeners as it is perceived as highly literary or archaic.
Examples
We want to meet the manager face to face to talk tomorrow.
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Common mistake
Do not use this in everyday speech as it sounds unnatural and overly formal. Most native speakers would not use this character in writing either, opting for the more common 見面.
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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.
