dim3 saai3掂晒
Jyutpingdim3 saai3
Yaledim saai
Definition
All sorted; completely settled or successfully resolved.
colloquialdaily actionswork
How it's used
Derived from the adjective 掂 which means successful or smooth, this phrase acts as a resultative construction indicating total completion. It is highly versatile and can be used to describe tasks, negotiations, or even personal arrangements. It carries a sense of relief or finality, signaling that no further action is required.
Examples
Don't worry, I've got everything sorted out.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 掂, which can also mean to touch something. When used as a verb complement, it must follow the main action verb, such as 搞掂 or 處理掂, to convey the meaning of successful completion.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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