si6 zok3視作视作
Jyutpingsi6 zok3
Yalesih jok
Definition
To regard as; to consider or treat as.
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How it's used
Formal in tone, this term is primarily used in written contexts, news reports, or serious discussions rather than casual conversation. In everyday speech, native speakers almost always prefer using 當做 or 睇做 instead. It implies a deliberate act of categorization or judgment rather than a simple observation.
Examples
Don't treat what I said as just wind blowing past your ears.
They have always regarded this place as a safe haven.
Related words
Common phrases
to treat as trivial or unimportant
to take for granted
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this in casual settings where it sounds overly stiff or academic. Stick to 當做 for daily life to avoid sounding like you are reading from a formal document.
Grammar color guide
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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.
