tai2 baak6睇白
Jyutpingtai2 baak6
Yaletái baahk
Definition
To be sure; to conclude or assert with certainty.
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How it's used
This term carries a sense of firm conviction or having successfully predicted an outcome. It is often used when someone has observed a situation closely enough to feel confident in their judgment. It is slightly more informal than using words like 肯定.
Examples
I am sure he will definitely come tonight.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of seeing white, as it is a specific idiomatic expression for certainty. It is not interchangeable with 睇清楚, which refers to seeing something clearly with one's eyes.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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