tai4 dim2提點提点

Jyutpingtai4 dim2

Yaletàih dím

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To remind and guide someone.

colloquialpeoplework

How it's used

Implies a sense of mentorship or subtle advice rather than just a simple notification. It is often used when a senior or experienced person provides helpful tips to someone less experienced, carrying a nuance of care and guidance. Unlike basic reminders, it suggests the advice given will help the recipient avoid mistakes or improve their performance.

Examples

do1多ze6謝nei5你tai4提dim2點，ngo5我caa1差di1啲zau6就m4唔gei3記dak1得zo2咗。

Thanks for the reminder, I almost forgot.

jau5有mou5冇jan4人tai4提dim2點gwo3過nei5你dim2點joeng2樣zou6做le1呢fan2份gung1工？

Has anyone guided you on how to do this job?

Common phrases

do1多ze6謝tai4提dim2點

thanks for the guidance

seoi1需jiu3要tai4提dim2點

need guidance

Common mistake

Avoid using it for simple, trivial reminders like setting an alarm or buying milk, as those are better served by 提醒. Using it for minor tasks can sound overly formal or as if you are lecturing the other person.