gu2詁诂
Jyutpinggu2
Yalegú
Definition
To comment on, explain, or interpret archaic or dialectal language using modern words.
colloquialcommunication
How it's used
Primarily used in the context of interpreting or translating difficult, archaic, or obscure language into plain, modern Cantonese. It implies a process of decoding or clarifying meaning rather than just a literal translation. It is frequently associated with explaining riddles or old sayings.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 估, which means to guess or estimate. While they share the same sound, 詁 specifically refers to the act of explaining or interpreting meaning.
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Grammar guides
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