si1施

Jyutpingsi1

Yalesī

語素Common

Definition

To put into effect, execute, or carry out.

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How it's used

Functions primarily as a formal morpheme rather than a standalone verb in spoken Cantonese. It is almost exclusively found in compound words or fixed phrases like 施壓 or 施捨. When used to mean to apply or execute, it is frequently followed by 以 to create a formal structure.

Examples

zing3政fu2府kyut3決ding6定si1施ji5以san1新zing3政caak3策。

The government decided to implement a new policy.

keoi5佢deoi3對ngo5我si1施ji5以wun4援sau2手，zan1真hai6係hou2好gam2感gik1激。

I am very grateful that he extended a helping hand to me.

Common phrases

si1施ji5以wun4援sau2手

to extend a helping hand

si1施gaa1加aat3壓lik6力

to exert pressure

Common mistake

Avoid using this as a direct substitute for everyday verbs like 做 or 執行. It sounds highly literary or bureaucratic and will seem unnatural if used in casual conversation.