gong2 dak1 cing1 co2講得清楚讲得清楚
Jyutpinggong2 dak1 cing1 co2
Yalegóng dāk chīng chó
Definition
To speak or explain clearly.
colloquialcommunicationdaily actions
How it's used
This phrase is frequently used to request clarification when someone is being vague or confusing. It often functions as a polite but firm way to ask for a better explanation, especially when paired with the particle 啲 to soften the tone. It emphasizes the clarity of the delivery rather than just the volume or the content itself.
Examples
Can you explain it more clearly? I don't quite understand.
Common phrases
to speak a bit more clearly
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 講清楚, which is a verb phrase meaning to clarify or to settle a matter. 講得清楚 focuses on the ability or the manner of speaking, while 講清楚 focuses on the action of making something explicit or resolved.
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Grammar guides
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