so2 ding6鎖定锁定

Jyutpingso2 ding6

Yalesó dihng

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To target; to focus attention on a specific target.

neutralworkdaily actions

How it's used

Borrowing from the literal action of locking a door or mechanism, this term is used metaphorically to describe narrowing one's focus or narrowing down a list of possibilities. It implies a sense of determination or precision, often used in contexts involving investigations, competitions, or strategic planning.

Examples

ging2警fong1方ji5已ging1經so2鎖ding6定zo2咗go3個ji4疑faan2犯。

The police have already locked onto the suspect.

nei5你hai6係mai6咪so2鎖ding6定zo2咗muk6目biu1標jiu3要haau2考dai6第jat1一？

Are you locked onto the goal of getting first place?

Common phrases

so2鎖ding6定muk6目biu1標

to lock onto a target

so2鎖ding6定deoi3對zoeng6象

to lock onto a subject or person

Common mistake

Avoid using this for general focus or concentration, as it specifically implies narrowing down to a single, definite target or outcome rather than just paying attention to a task.