gaau3 deoi3校對校对
Jyutpinggaau3 deoi3
Yalegaau deui
Definition
To proofread, or to check documents and files to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.
neutralworkdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the meticulous process of comparing a draft against a source or standard to ensure accuracy. While often used in professional or academic settings, it is also common in daily life when double-checking lists, reports, or even subtitles. It implies a sense of responsibility to catch errors that might have been overlooked.
Examples
Have you finished proofreading the document yet?
I have proofread it for you a few times, it is fine now.
Related words
Common phrases
to proofread carefully
to proofread a manuscript
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 檢查, which is a general term for checking or inspecting something. 校對 specifically requires a reference point, like an original manuscript or a set of rules, rather than just a general look-over.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
