tai2睇
Jyutpingtai2
Yaletái
Definition
To look at, see, or watch.
Example
ngo5我dei6哋gam1今maan5晚jat1一cai4齊tai2睇hei3戲。
ngo5我dei6哋gam1今maan5晚jat1一cai4齐tai2睇hei3戏。
Let's watch a movie together tonight.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
Functions as the primary verb for visual perception in Cantonese, covering meanings that require separate verbs in other languages like reading, watching, or visiting a doctor. It implies an active, intentional focus compared to the passive perception of 見. When used with a doctor, it carries the sense of seeking professional consultation rather than just observing.
Examples
I want to stay home and watch TV tonight.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using 睇 to mean simply seeing something by accident, as that is better expressed by 見. Learners often mistakenly use 睇 when they mean to say they accidentally spotted someone or something.
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Grammar guides
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