tai2 dak1 ceot1睇得出
Jyutpingtai2 dak1 ceot1
Yaletái dāk chēut
Definition
To see, notice, or tell; to discern someone's character, thoughts, or traits from subtle signs.
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How it's used
This phrase is used when you infer something about a person or situation based on subtle clues or observations. It implies a sense of intuition or analytical skill rather than just physical sight. It is frequently used to comment on someone's hidden intentions or true feelings.
Examples
I can tell that he is in a bad mood today.
How can you tell that he is lying?
Related words
Common phrases
can be seen/inferred
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 睇到, which simply means to see something physically. 睇得出 requires an element of interpretation or reading between the lines.
Grammar color guide
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Classifier
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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.
