jik6 maa5譯碼译码
Jyutpingjik6 maa5
Yaleyihk máh
Definition
To decode or decipher.
neutraltechnologycommunication
How it's used
Primarily used in technical or academic contexts related to computer science, cryptography, or linguistics. It functions as a formal verb, so you will rarely hear it in casual daily conversation unless discussing specific technical tasks or puzzles.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual social settings to mean understanding someone's hidden meaning, as it sounds overly clinical or mechanical. Use 睇穿 or 估到 instead for interpreting people's intentions.
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Grammar guides
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