dyun3 gu2斷估断估
Jyutpingdyun3 gu2
Yaledyun gú
Definition
By blind guess; making an estimation without any supporting data.
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How it's used
Carries a slightly dismissive tone, implying that the person making the guess is being lazy or irresponsible by not checking the facts. It is frequently used to warn someone against making assumptions without evidence. You will often hear it paired with the particle 喇 to emphasize the speculative nature of the statement.
Examples
Don't just guess blindly, check it clearly before you speak.
I'm just guessing he won't come, let's leave first.
Related words
Common phrases
guessing blindly is easy (idiomatic expression)
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe an educated guess or a calculated estimation, as it specifically refers to guessing without any logical basis or information.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
