sat6 zoi6實在实在

Jyutpingsat6 zoi6

Yalesaht joih

形容詞Very common

Definition

Real, concrete, or physically existing; also secure or solid.

real; concrete; physically existing
solid; secure; dependable

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How it's used

Describes something that is reliable, tangible, or grounded in reality rather than just abstract concepts. It often carries a positive connotation of stability, such as a steady job or a dependable person. When used to describe a person's character, it implies they are down to earth and practical.

Examples

ni1呢fan6份gung1工hou2好sat6實zoi6在，m4唔sai2使geng1驚mou5冇loeng4糧ceot1出。

This job is very secure, no need to worry about not getting paid.

nei5你gong2講je5嘢ho2可m4唔ho2可ji5以sat6實zoi6在di1啲？

Can you be more realistic when you speak?

Common phrases

gam2感gok3覺sat6實zoi6在

feel secure

sat6實zoi6在di1啲

be more realistic

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with the Mandarin usage where it often functions as an adverb meaning 'really' or 'actually'. In Cantonese, it is almost exclusively used as an adjective to describe the quality of being solid or realistic.