jik1 seot6憶述忆述
Jyutpingjik1 seot6
Yaleyīk seuht
Definition
To recall and recount; to narrate from memory.
writtencommunication
How it's used
Reserved for formal or serious contexts, this term is primarily used in legal, journalistic, or official reports. It implies a structured and deliberate act of memory retrieval rather than casual reminiscing. Using it in everyday conversation about trivial matters will sound overly dramatic or stiff.
Examples
He recounted what happened that day in court.
Can you recall and describe what happened at that time?
Related words
Common phrases
recount the sequence of events
recount the details
Common mistake
Do not use this for casual chatting with friends, as it sounds like you are giving a police statement or writing a formal biography. For casual contexts, use 講返 or 諗返起 instead.
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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.
