sat6 gu2 sat6 zok6實鼓實鑿实鼓实凿
Jyutpingsat6 gu2 sat6 zok6
Yalesaht gú saht johk
Definition
Definite, real, or certain; beyond a doubt.
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How it's used
Emphasizes the authenticity or certainty of a situation, often used to challenge someone's seriousness or to confirm that a claim is not a joke. It carries a slightly more emphatic and colloquial weight than simply saying 認真. It is frequently used in conversational settings to cut through ambiguity.
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Do not confuse this with 實實在在, which usually describes something concrete or substantial rather than the truthfulness of a statement or intention.
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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.
