ding6 ceot1定出
Jyutpingding6 ceot1
Yaledihng chēut
Definition
To work out, formulate, or lay out plans, policies, or rules.
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How it's used
Focuses on the formal process of establishing rules, schedules, or plans that are meant to be followed. It carries a sense of finality and structure, making it common in professional or organizational settings. Unlike simpler verbs for deciding, this implies a deliberate act of setting parameters or guidelines.
Examples
The company has laid out a new work schedule.
Have you guys laid out the plan yet?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 決定, which means to decide or make a choice. While 決定 refers to the mental process of choosing, 定出 refers to the act of formalizing or drafting a specific framework or set of rules.
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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.
