jat1 deoi3 jat1一對一一对一
Jyutpingjat1 deoi3 jat1
Yaleyāt deui yāt
Definition
One-on-one; one-to-one.
colloquialpeoplework
How it's used
Used primarily to describe direct, private, or individualized interactions. It is common in professional, educational, or athletic contexts where a single instructor or mentor focuses entirely on one person. The structure implies a balanced or exclusive pairing.
Examples
This course is taught on a one-on-one basis.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
