sing2 ding6 di1醒定啲

Jyutpingsing2 ding6 di1

Yalesíng dihng dī

Definition

To wake up, stay sharp, and pay close attention; usually said as a warning or reminder.

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How it's used

Carries a sense of urgency or a stern warning to stay alert and avoid being careless. It is often used when someone is being naive, distracted, or prone to making avoidable errors. The phrase functions as a command to snap out of a daze and focus on the reality of the situation.

Examples

nei5你sing2醒ding6定di1啲，m4唔hou2好bei2俾jan4人aak3呃aa4呀。

Be smart, don't let people trick you.

zou6做je5嘢sing2醒ding6定di1啲，m4唔hou2好zoi3再co3錯laa3喇。

Pay attention when you work, don't make mistakes again.

Common phrases

sing2醒ding6定di1啲zou6做je5嘢

be alert while working

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 醒目, which describes someone who is naturally clever or quick-witted. 醒定啲 is a temporary instruction to be alert in a specific moment, rather than a description of a person's general intelligence.