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Definition
True, real, or certain.
- true; real; certain; secure
- literarybarren (of land)
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How it's used
While the character 確 is used in formal writing to mean certain or accurate, it is rarely used as a standalone adjective in spoken Cantonese. Instead, speakers prefer using compounds like 確實 or 準確. When used to mean sure, it is often paired with particles to soften the tone or confirm information.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 確 with 啱. Use 啱 when something is correct or right, whereas 確 emphasizes certainty, reality, or accuracy.
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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.
