kyut3決决
Jyutpingkyut3
Yalekyut
Definition
To decide, determine, or make up one's mind.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Functions primarily as a bound morpheme in Cantonese rather than a standalone verb. While it appears in formal compounds like 決定, native speakers rarely use 決 alone in casual speech to mean to decide. Instead, people prefer using 決定 or 揀 as the main verb for making choices.
Examples
Have you thought it through yet? Make a decision quickly!
He finally decided to resign and go traveling.
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Common mistake
Avoid using 決 as a standalone verb in daily conversation, as it sounds incomplete or overly literary. Always pair it with other characters to form a complete verb or noun phrase.
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Grammar guides
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