ding1 zuk1叮囑叮嘱

Jyutpingding1 zuk1

Yaledīng jūk

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To urge repeatedly; to exhort or remind someone earnestly.

neutralpeoplecommunication

How it's used

Implies a sense of care and concern from the speaker, often used by elders or authority figures towards those they are responsible for. It carries a warmer, more personal tone than formal warnings or instructions. While it can be used in casual settings, it often signals that the speaker is genuinely worried about the listener's well-being or safety.

Examples

aa3阿maa5媽ding1叮zuk1囑ngo5我ceot1出mun4門gei3記dak1得daai3帶ze1遮。

Mom urged me to remember to bring an umbrella when going out.

nei5你ding1叮zuk1囑zo2咗keoi5佢mei6未aa4呀？

Have you reminded him yet?

Common phrases

zoi3再saam1三ding1叮zuk1囑

to urge repeatedly

Common mistake

Avoid using this for simple reminders like telling someone to buy milk. It is reserved for more significant advice or warnings where the speaker feels a need to emphasize the importance of the message.