m4 sik1唔識唔识
Jyutpingm4 sik1
Yalem̀h sīk
Definition
To not know someone or something, or to not know how to do something.
- to not know; to not recognize or be acquainted with someone or something
- to not know how to; to lack a skill; to be unable to do something
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Use 唔識 to express both a lack of familiarity with a person and a lack of ability or knowledge regarding a skill. It functions as the direct negation of 識, which covers the meanings of both know and can. When you say you do not know how to do something, it implies you lack the skill or training to perform the action.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 唔識 with 唔知. Use 唔識 for lack of acquaintance or lack of learned ability, whereas 唔知 is for lack of information or awareness of a fact.
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