si6眎
Jyutpingsi6
Yalesih
Definition
To look at, inspect, or observe
writtendaily actions
How it's used
Although 眎 is the character sometimes seen in formal or written contexts, it is almost never used in spoken Cantonese. Instead, the character 睇 is used exclusively for the meaning of to look at, watch, or read. Using 眎 in conversation will sound unnatural or archaic to native speakers.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 眎 with 睇 because they may encounter the former in older texts or dictionaries. Stick to 睇 for all daily communication to sound natural.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
