jap6 di1入啲
Jyutpingjap6 di1
Yaleyahp dī
Definition
Further in; deeper inside.
colloquialdaily actionsplaces
How it's used
This phrase is a highly versatile directional modifier used to request or describe movement towards a more interior or centered position. It is frequently paired with verbs of motion like 行, 坐, or 擺 to adjust physical space. The 啲 acts as a softener, making the command or request sound less like a blunt order and more like a polite suggestion.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 入去, which implies entering a room or a specific space entirely. Use 入啲 when you want someone to shift their position slightly within the same space, rather than crossing a threshold.
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Grammar guides
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