duk6 coi4獨裁独裁
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Definition
Dictatorial, autocratic, or monopolizing absolute power.
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How it's used
Applying this term to someone suggests they are not just firm or decisive, but actively suppressing the input of others to maintain total control. It carries a strong negative connotation of being unreasonable and self-centered. While it can describe political systems, it is frequently used to describe a boss, a parent, or a friend who refuses to compromise.
Examples
He is very dictatorial at work and never listens to anyone's opinion.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the word 專制, which is more commonly used to describe formal political systems or historical regimes rather than an individual's personality or behavior in a casual setting.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
