sok3 sing3索性
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Definition
Might as well; simply; decisively choosing a more direct or thorough action.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Expresses a sense of decisiveness or giving up on a previous plan in favor of a more direct, often final, alternative. It carries a tone of resignation or impatience, suggesting that the speaker is cutting their losses to avoid further trouble. It is frequently used when someone decides to stop hesitating and take a clear, definitive action.
Examples
Since it is raining, I might as well stay home and watch a movie.
If you think this restaurant is not good, why not just change to another one?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse it with 乾脆, which is more common in Mandarin. While they share a similar meaning, 索性 is the preferred term in natural Cantonese conversation for expressing this specific sense of 'might as well' or 'just go ahead and do it'.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
