geoi3 ngo5 so2 zi1據我所知据我所知
Jyutpinggeoi3 ngo5 so2 zi1
Yalegeui ngóh só jī
Definition
As far as I know; to the best of my knowledge.
neutralcommunication
How it's used
This phrase serves as a polite hedge when providing information that might not be entirely certain or complete. It functions similarly to "as far as I know" in English and is commonly used to soften a statement when you want to avoid sounding overly authoritative. While it sounds slightly more formal than casual slang, it is perfectly acceptable in everyday conversation.
Examples
From what I know, he won't be coming to work today.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use this phrase to sound overly formal or academic, which can make casual conversation feel stiff. It is better to use it when you are genuinely unsure about the facts rather than as a filler phrase for every opinion.
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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.
