haa6 deng6下定
Jyutpinghaa6 deng6
Yalehah dehng
Definition
To make a decision, or to pay a deposit.
- to make a decision; to make up one's mind
- to place a deposit; to pay a down payment
colloquialmoneydaily actions
How it's used
Distinguish between the abstract sense of making a firm decision and the concrete sense of paying a deposit. When used for money, it implies a commitment to a purchase, often followed by paying the full balance later. In the context of decision making, it is almost always paired with 決心 to form the phrase 下定決心.
Examples
Have you thought it through? When will you finally make up your mind?
If you've found what you like, place a deposit quickly, or someone else will buy it.
Related words
Common phrases
to make up one's mind
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 下訂, which is specifically used for placing a deposit on goods or services. While 下定 can sometimes be used for deposits, 下訂 is the more precise term in commercial transactions.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
