ji4 dak1宜得
Jyutpingji4 dak1
Yaleyìh dāk
Definition
To prefer, or to wish that something would happen.
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How it's used
Expresses a strong subjective desire or a wishful thought that often carries a sense of impatience or frustration. It is frequently used in rhetorical questions to challenge someone's seemingly unreasonable or malicious intent. Unlike standard verbs of wanting, it implies a more visceral or impulsive reaction to a situation.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 寧願, which implies a choice between two alternatives. 宜得 focuses purely on the intensity of the desire or the wish for a specific outcome, regardless of whether a choice is being made.
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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.
