tai2 cing1 co2睇清楚

Jyutpingtai2 cing1 co2

Yaletái chīng chó

Definition

To see or look carefully, or to check thoroughly.

colloquialdaily actions

How it's used

Focuses on the act of visual verification or careful inspection rather than just the general act of seeing. It is frequently used when someone is about to make a decision or needs to confirm the identity of a person or object. The structure often implies that the subject should take their time to avoid mistakes.

Examples

nei5你tai2睇cing1清co2楚fan2份hap6合joek3約sin1先hou2好cim1簽meng2名aa4呀。

You should check the contract carefully before signing.

nei5你tai2睇cing1清co2楚mei6未aa4呀？hai6係mai6咪zan1真hai6係keoi5佢lai2嚟㗎？

Have you looked closely yet? Is it really him?

Common phrases

tai2睇cing1清co2楚di1啲

take a closer look

tai2睇cing1清co2楚sin1先

check carefully first

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 睇見, which simply means to see or catch sight of something. 睇清楚 implies an active, intentional effort to observe details, whereas 睇見 is often passive or accidental.