jat1 cai3一切
Jyutpingjat1 cai3
Yaleyāt chai
Definition
All; everything; without omission.
writtenother
How it's used
While this word is understood in spoken Cantonese, it carries a slightly formal or literary weight. In everyday casual speech, people much prefer using 晒 or 全部 to convey the sense of everything or all. It is most commonly encountered in written text, news reports, or when someone is making a serious or dramatic statement.
Examples
He told me everything.
Are you all prepared for everything?
Related words
Common phrases
everything goes smoothly
everything is ready
Common mistake
Learners often overuse this word in casual conversation where it sounds stiff or overly dramatic. Using 晒 or 全部 is almost always more natural when talking to friends or family.
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Grammar guides
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- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
