ding6 dyut6定奪定夺

Jyutpingding6 dyut6

Yaledihng dyuht

動詞

Definition

To make a final decision; to judge the outcome or rightness of a matter.

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How it's used

Carries a formal and authoritative tone, often implying that the speaker holds a position of power or responsibility. It is frequently used in professional or serious contexts where a final verdict is required to resolve a dispute or uncertainty. Unlike common words for deciding, this term emphasizes the act of making a definitive judgment rather than just choosing an option.

Examples

le1呢daan1單je5嘢dim2點cyu5處lei5理，lou5老baan2闆zung6仲mei6未ding6定dyut6奪。

The boss has not yet decided how to handle this matter.

gin2件si6事gam3咁fuk1複zaap6雜，nei5你giu3叫ngo5我dim2點joeng2樣ding6定dyut6奪aa4呀？

The matter is so complicated, how do you expect me to make a decision?

Common phrases

zi6自jau5有ding6定dyut6奪

will make one's own decision

dang2等doi6待ding6定dyut6奪

awaiting a decision

Common mistake

Avoid using this in casual, everyday situations like choosing what to eat or which movie to watch, as it sounds overly dramatic and stiff. It is reserved for significant decisions or official rulings.