sei3 sei3 luk6 luk6四四六六
Jyutpingsei3 sei3 luk6 luk6
Yalesei sei luhk luhk
Definition
Appropriately, justly, or resolved to a mutually acceptable consensus.
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How it's used
Refers to resolving a conflict or reaching an agreement in a way that is fair, logical, and satisfactory to all parties involved. It carries a sense of tidiness and balance, implying that loose ends have been tied up and everyone is on the same page. It is frequently used in the context of mediation or negotiation where a clear, mutually accepted conclusion is needed.
Examples
Let's sit down and settle this matter properly.
Whatever dispute you two have, it's best to talk it out clearly and fairly.
Related words
Common phrases
to settle something properly through discussion
to talk something out clearly and fairly
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with literal numbers or counting, as it is an idiom for reaching a consensus rather than a mathematical term. It is also not used to describe physical objects that are square or rectangular.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
