jat1 jat1一一
Jyutpingjat1 jat1
Yaleyāt yāt
Definition
One by one; one after another.
neutraldaily actionsother
How it's used
Focuses on the systematic or sequential nature of an action, often implying a thorough or detailed approach. It is commonly used with verbs of communication or arrangement, such as 講, 數, or 擺. Unlike simply saying 逐個, this term carries a slightly more formal or deliberate tone, suggesting that nothing is being left out.
Examples
Related words
Common phrases
to explain everything in detail
to list out one by one
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 逐個, but 逐個 emphasizes the individual units themselves, whereas 一一 emphasizes the process of going through a list or sequence completely.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
