lok6 sat6 jat1 haa5落實一下落实一下
Jyutpinglok6 sat6 jat1 haa5
Yalelohk saht yāt háh
Definition
To check and reconfirm, especially regarding plans, details, or arrangements.
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How it's used
Adding 一下 softens the request, making it sound more like a casual check-in rather than a formal demand for confirmation. It is widely used in office settings to nudge colleagues to finalize plans that were previously discussed but not yet set in stone.
Examples
We need to reconfirm the time for tomorrow.
Related words
Common phrases
reconfirm the time
reconfirm the details
Common mistake
Avoid using this in very formal written reports, as it is strictly a spoken expression. In professional writing, use 確定 instead.
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Grammar guides
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