haau1 ding6敲定
Jyutpinghaau1 ding6
Yalehāau dihng
Definition
To finalize, settle, or make a final decision after discussion.
colloquialworkdaily actions
How it's used
Implies a sense of finality after a period of discussion or negotiation. It carries a slightly more professional or formal weight than simple verbs like 定, often used in business or planning contexts to signal that the back and forth is over.
Examples
We have already settled on where to go for our trip.
When will you guys finally be able to finalize the schedule?
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
