tai2 gwo3睇過睇过

Jyutpingtai2 gwo3

Yaletái gwo

Definition

To have seen or read; also used to express that a situation depends on something.

to have seen, watched, or read
that depends on; to wait and see

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How it's used

When used as a verb phrase, it indicates past experience of viewing something. However, when used as a standalone response, it functions as a non-committal way to say it depends on circumstances or that one needs more information before deciding. It is a very common way to avoid giving a direct yes or no answer.

Examples

le1呢tou3套hei3戲ngo5我tai2睇gwo3過laa3喇，gei2幾hou2好tai2睇㗎。

I've seen this movie already, it's quite good.

ting1聽jat6日heoi3去m4唔heoi3去wun6玩？tai2睇gwo3過sin1先zi1知wo5喎。

Are we going out to have fun tomorrow? That depends, I'll have to see.

Related words

Common phrases

tai2睇gwo3過sin1先

wait and see

Common mistake

Do not confuse the two meanings. If someone asks a question and you reply with 睇過, they might be confused if you meant you have seen the thing they are talking about, rather than saying you are unsure about your plans.