muk6 gik1目擊目击
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Definition
To witness; to see an event happen with one's own eyes.
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How it's used
While 目擊 is a standard term, it carries a formal or journalistic tone often found in news reports or police statements. In casual daily conversation, people are much more likely to use the phrase 親眼見到 to describe witnessing an event. Using 目擊 in a very informal setting can sound slightly dramatic or like you are reading from a crime report.
Examples
He just witnessed the whole car accident happen.
Did you witness what happened at that time?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 目擊 as a direct translation for seeing something in general, but it specifically implies witnessing an incident, crime, or accident. You would not use it to say you saw a friend at the mall or saw a movie.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
