gaa2 gaa2 dei2假假哋
Jyutpinggaa2 gaa2 dei2
Yalegá gá déi
Definition
At least; anyway; nonetheless.
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How it's used
Use this to defend someone or something's reputation by highlighting a baseline level of status or experience. It implies that despite current appearances or doubts, the subject possesses a certain quality that should command a minimum level of respect. It often carries a slightly defensive or persuasive tone when trying to convince others not to underestimate the subject.
Examples
He is at least a university student, how could he not know this?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of fake or false. While it contains the character 假, it functions as an adverbial phrase meaning at least or after all, rather than describing something as counterfeit.
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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.
