geoi3 syut3據説据说
Jyutpinggeoi3 syut3
Yalegeui syut
Definition
According to report; reportedly; it is said that.
colloquialcommunication
How it's used
While 據説 is common in written Chinese, native speakers almost exclusively use 據講 in spoken Cantonese. It functions as an adverbial marker to introduce hearsay or unverified information. It is often placed at the very beginning of a sentence to set the tone for the entire statement.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 據説 in spoken conversation, which sounds overly formal or like reading from a newspaper. Always opt for 據講 to sound natural in daily life.
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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.
