jat1 geoi3 gong2 saai3一句講晒一句讲晒

Jyutpingjat1 geoi3 gong2 saai3

Yaleyāt geui góng saai

語句

Definition

To sum up in one sentence, or to lay down a bottom line.

to sum it all up in one sentence; to put it briefly
to lay down the bottom line, an ultimatum, or a final showdown

colloquialcommunication

How it's used

Functioning as a discourse marker, this phrase signals that the speaker is about to cut through the noise and deliver the bottom line. It is often used when someone feels the conversation has become repetitive or unproductive. It carries a sense of finality and can sound slightly impatient or assertive depending on the context.

Examples

gong2講do1多mou4無wai6謂，jat1一geoi3句gong2講saai3晒，nei5你dou3到dai2底heoi3去m4唔heoi3去？

Enough talk, let's get to the point: are you going or not?

jat1一geoi3句gong2講saai3晒，le1呢fan2份gung1工ngo5我m4唔lou1撈laa3喇。

To put it briefly, I'm quitting this job.

Common phrases

jat1一geoi3句gong2講saai3晒：peng4平leng3靚zeng3正

To put it briefly: cheap, good, and nice.

Common mistake

Avoid using this in overly formal or professional settings, as it can be perceived as blunt or dismissive. It is best reserved for casual discussions among friends or colleagues where you have established rapport.