gok3 sik1 kei4 sik1各適其適
Jyutpinggok3 sik1 kei4 sik1
Yalegok sīk kèih sīk
Definition
Each to their own; everyone does what they desire, enjoy, or find most suitable for themselves.
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How it's used
Often used to describe a situation where people have the freedom to choose their own path or preference without being forced into a uniform standard. It carries a positive connotation of diversity and personal autonomy. You will frequently hear it in contexts involving hobbies, leisure activities, or educational approaches.
Examples
Everyone can play however they like, just do what suits you best.
There are so many activities here, does everyone get to do what they enjoy?
Related words
Common phrases
free choice, everyone doing what they enjoy
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the idiom 各得其所, which refers to everyone being in their proper place or receiving what they deserve. While they sound similar, the focus here is on personal choice and preference rather than placement or justice.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
