si6 wai4視為视为
Jyutpingsi6 wai4
Yalesih wàih
Definition
To regard, view, or consider someone or something as.
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How it's used
Formal in tone, this term is primarily used in written Cantonese or professional settings rather than casual conversation. While it functions similarly to 當做 or 睇成, it carries a weightier implication of formal classification or official recognition. You will frequently encounter it in news reports or academic discussions regarding status or identity.
Examples
We regard this matter as a challenge.
Does he regard you as a good friend?
Related words
Common phrases
to take for granted
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual speech with friends, as it sounds overly stiff and detached. Use 當做 or 睇成 instead for everyday scenarios.
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Grammar guides
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- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
