ge3 ze6嘅啫
Jyutpingge3 ze6
Yalege jeh
Definition
Sentence-final particle used to express certainty, emphasis, or sometimes doubt.
- used to express certainty or emphasis
- used to express doubt or a question
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How it's used
Combining the possessive particle 嘅 and the modal particle 啫 creates a tone of minimization or reassurance. It functions to downplay the significance of a statement, often implying that the situation is simple, obvious, or not worth worrying about. It is frequently used to soften a blunt remark or to dismiss a potential misunderstanding.
Examples
They are just good friends.
I'm just joking, no need to be so serious.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 嘅咋, which specifically emphasizes quantity or limitation. While 嘅啫 focuses on the nature or simplicity of a situation, 嘅咋 is used when you want to stress that there is nothing more than what has been stated.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
