sat6 fu2 sat6 zok6實斧實鑿实斧实凿
Jyutpingsat6 fu2 sat6 zok6
Yalesaht fú saht johk
Definition
Certain; definite; for real and with solid proof or evidence.
colloquialcommunication
How it's used
Emphasizes that an agreement or a piece of news is absolutely certain and confirmed. It carries a sense of finality, often used to reassure someone that a plan is not just talk but has been locked in. It is frequently used in business or formal arrangements to confirm that a deal is set.
Examples
The matter is for real, you don't need to worry.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 實牙實齒, which is more commonly used to describe someone speaking with conviction or making a firm, reliable promise. While they share a similar meaning, 實斧實鑿 leans more towards the status of a situation being confirmed or finalized.
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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.
