tai2 lai4睇來睇来
Jyutpingtai2 lai4
Yaletái làih
Definition
It seems that; apparently.
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How it's used
Often used to express a deduction based on visual evidence or a general impression. It is frequently followed by 似 or 好似 to soften the tone or emphasize the appearance of a situation. When making a prediction about the future, it is common to add 喎 at the end of the sentence to signal a realization or a piece of new information.
Examples
It looks like it will rain today.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 睇到, which means to see or catch sight of something. 睇來 is strictly for expressing an opinion or inference about a situation, not for describing the physical act of seeing.
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