gaam3 ding6鑑定鉴定
Jyutpinggaam3 ding6
Yalegaam dihng
Definition
To appraise, authenticate, or evaluate the quality and characteristics of something through careful examination.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal or professional contexts, such as evaluating antiques, jewelry, or technical quality. It implies a systematic and authoritative process rather than a casual glance or opinion. When discussing everyday items or casual judgments, speakers often prefer more general terms like 睇下 or 檢查.
Examples
This antique needs to be appraised by an expert to know if it is genuine.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 檢查, which is a general check-up or inspection. 鑑定 carries a specific weight of authentication or expert evaluation that 檢查 lacks.
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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.
