jyut6說说
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Yaleyuht
Definition
An alternative form of 悅, meaning pleased or delighted.
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How it's used
Using 說 as a synonym for 悅 is a specific literary or archaic usage that rarely appears in modern spoken Cantonese. It is almost exclusively found in classical texts or formal poetry, and using it in daily conversation will likely confuse native speakers who only recognize 說 as the verb for to speak.
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Common phrases
to persuade
Common mistake
Do not use this character to mean pleased in any standard context, as it will be read as the verb for to speak or say. Always use 開心 or 高興 to express being pleased in spoken Cantonese.
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Grammar guides
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