o1 daa2柯打
Jyutpingo1 daa2
Yaleō dá
Definition
An order, command, or instruction; or the act of placing an order or booking.
- an order, command, or instruction from a superior
- the act of placing an order in a restaurant or making a booking
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How it's used
Derived from the English word order, this term is primarily used in professional or workplace settings to refer to instructions or directives from management. It carries a slightly bureaucratic or top-down nuance, often implying that the task is mandatory or urgent. While it can technically refer to placing an order for goods, it is much more common to hear it used for internal company commands.
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go3個goExamples
The boss gave the order that we must finish the report tonight.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the common verb for ordering food in a restaurant, which is 落單. Using 柯打 for a restaurant order is possible but sounds slightly unnatural or overly formal compared to the standard term.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
