m4 gin3 dak1唔見得唔见得
Jyutpingm4 gin3 dak1
Yalem̀h gin dāk
Definition
To seem unlikely to, or to not necessarily mean.
- to seem unlikely to; to not be likely to
- to not necessarily mean; to not guarantee
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How it's used
Expresses a skeptical or cautious assessment of a situation, suggesting that something is not as positive or probable as it might appear. It functions as a softer, more indirect way to express disagreement or doubt compared to a direct negative. Often used to temper expectations or to signal that the speaker remains unconvinced by a claim.
Examples
He is usually so lazy, it is unlikely he will help you.
This plan does not seem to be that good.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of 唔見得, which can mean 'cannot be seen' or 'not presentable' in certain contexts. Always check if the speaker is expressing an opinion on probability or referring to physical visibility.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
