syun2 ding6選定选定
Jyutpingsyun2 ding6
Yalesyún dihng
Definition
To select and make a final decision without changing it.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the finality of a decision after a period of deliberation. It implies that the selection process is complete and the choice is now fixed, making it stronger than just using 揀. It is frequently used in professional or formal planning contexts, such as selecting a date for an event or a specific product model.
Examples
We have already decided where to go for our trip.
Have you decided which color you want yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 揀, which simply means to pick or select. 選定 carries the additional weight of commitment to that choice, whereas 揀 can be used for a casual or temporary selection.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
