sai2 dou3使到

Jyutpingsai2 dou3

Yalesái dou

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To make; to cause; to lead to.

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How it's used

Functions as a causative verb to indicate that an action or situation leads to a specific result. It is frequently interchangeable with 搞到, though 搞到 often implies a more negative or messy outcome. Using 使到 adds a slightly more formal or emphatic tone compared to the more casual 搞到.

Examples

le1呢gin2件si6事sai2使dou3到keoi5佢hou2好m4唔hoi1開sam1心。

This matter made him very unhappy.

nei5你gam3咁joeng6樣zou6做wui2會sai2使dou3到daai6大gaa1家gaam3尷gaai3尬㗎。

Doing it this way will make everyone feel awkward.

Common phrases

sai2使dou3到jan4人m4唔syu1舒fuk6服

to make someone feel uncomfortable

sai2使dou3到cing4情fong3況ok3惡faa3化

to cause the situation to worsen

Common mistake

Avoid using it as a direct translation of the English verb make in contexts like making a cake or making a bed, where Cantonese uses 整 or 鋪 instead. It is strictly for causative situations where one thing leads to another state or action.