haau2 geoi3考據考据
Jyutpinghaau2 geoi3
Yaleháau geui
Definition
To examine the authenticity of texts, or to perform textual criticism.
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How it's used
Focuses on the scholarly or formal investigation of historical evidence and textual authenticity. It carries a heavy academic weight, often implying a process of cross-referencing sources or physical artifacts to prove a point. Unlike general checking, it is rarely used for casual verification of everyday facts.
Examples
He really likes to examine the origins of ancient texts.
Does this document need to be authenticated?
Related words
Common phrases
examine the authenticity
examine historical materials
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simple checking or looking up information, as it implies a rigorous, evidence-based investigation into the veracity of historical or literary materials.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
