nam2 zan1 di1諗真啲谂真啲
Jyutpingnam2 zan1 di1
Yalenám jān dī
Definition
To think over something carefully; to think more seriously and thoroughly.
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How it's used
This phrase is a common way to urge someone to reconsider or reflect deeply before taking action. It functions as a verb phrase that combines the verb 諗 with the adverbial modifier 真 and the particle 啲, which softens the tone and makes the request feel more like a friendly suggestion rather than a harsh command.
Examples
Think it over carefully before you decide.
Common phrases
think it over first
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a simple verb, but it is a compound expression that already includes the comparative particle 啲, so you should not add extra modifiers like 好 or 更加 before it.
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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.
