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Jyutpinglaap6 sat6 sam1 coeng4
Yalelaahp saht sām chèuhng
Definition
To make up one's mind; to be determined to do something.
colloquialemotiondaily actions
How it's used
Carries a sense of firm resolution and unwavering commitment, often used when someone has finally overcome hesitation. It implies a transition from being undecided to having a singular, fixed focus on a goal. It is slightly more dramatic than just saying 決定咗.
Examples
He is determined to pass the test and get the license.
Since you have made up your mind, stop overthinking it.
Related words
Common phrases
to be determined to do something
Common mistake
Avoid using this for simple, everyday decisions like what to eat for lunch, as it sounds overly serious and intense. It is reserved for major life choices or significant commitments.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
