duk1督
Jyutpingduk1
Yaledūk
Definition
To supervise, push, or urge someone to prevent them from slacking off.
colloquialworkpeople
How it's used
This word carries a sense of constant, slightly intrusive oversight. It implies that the person being pushed is likely to slack off or lose focus if not monitored closely. It is frequently used in work or study contexts where someone is acting as a supervisor or a nagging partner.
Examples
The boss is always pushing us to work, it's very stressful.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 篤, which is often used for poking someone with a finger or reporting someone to authority. While they sound similar, 督 specifically relates to the pressure of supervision and urging progress.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
