dip6喋
Jyutpingdip6
Yaledihp
Definition
To speak continuously or excessively.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used in the four character idiom 喋喋不休 to describe someone who talks incessantly. It is not used as a standalone verb in modern spoken Cantonese. Using it outside of this specific idiom will sound unnatural or overly literary to native speakers.
Examples
He keeps on talking endlessly, it is really annoying.
Can you please stop talking endlessly?
Related words
Common phrases
to chatter incessantly
Common mistake
Do not attempt to use this as a general verb for speaking, as it is a morpheme restricted to specific set phrases. Learners often mistake it for a common verb like 講, but it carries a specific nuance of annoyance regarding repetitive or non-stop speech.
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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.
