geoi3 sik1據悉据悉
Jyutpinggeoi3 sik1
Yalegeui sīk
Definition
According to reports; based on information known from a reliable source.
writtencommunication
How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal reporting, news broadcasts, or official announcements to introduce information from a source that is not explicitly named. It carries a sense of professional distance and authority, making it sound out of place in casual, intimate conversation. When you use it, you are signaling that you have heard this information from a reliable channel rather than just speculating.
Examples
It is reported that the company will lay off staff next month.
It is reported that they have already moved abroad to live.
Related words
Common phrases
it is reported that it points out
reported news
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this in casual gossip among friends. Because it sounds like a news anchor, using it to talk about personal matters can make you sound overly formal or even sarcastic.
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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.
