gin3 dou3見到见到
Jyutpinggin3 dou3
Yalegin dou
Definition
To see; to perceive with eyes as something enters your field of vision.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
Focuses on the result of an action rather than the process of looking. While 睇 refers to the act of watching or looking, 見到 specifically highlights the moment an object enters your field of vision or is successfully perceived. It is frequently used to report an observation or a chance encounter.
Examples
Did you see my phone earlier?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using 見到 when you mean to watch a movie or television, as 睇 is the correct verb for intentional viewing. Using 見到 for a movie implies you accidentally caught a glimpse of it rather than sat down to watch it.
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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.
