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Definition
To behave oneself and pay close attention to one's own conduct.
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on self-discipline and maintaining appropriate standards of behavior. It often implies a warning or a critique of someone who is acting too freely or inappropriately. While it can mean to check or inspect items, its most common usage in daily life is strictly about personal conduct and moral self-restraint.
Examples
You need to watch your language and not act recklessly.
He is very disciplined in his daily life and never late.
Related words
Common phrases
to live a disciplined life
be more careful with your behavior
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin meaning of checking or inspecting objects, which is far more common in that dialect. In Cantonese, using it to mean checking a physical list or counting items will sound unnatural or overly formal.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
