tik1倜
Jyutpingtik1
Yaletīk
Definition
Unrestrained, free, and easy; magnanimous.
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How it's used
This term describes a personality that is free from pettiness and overly concerned details. It is often used to praise someone who is decisive, broad-minded, and willing to let go of minor grievances. While it can imply a sense of style or elegance, the focus in modern Cantonese is primarily on a person's relaxed and generous attitude toward life and others.
Examples
He is very magnanimous and works very efficiently.
Don't be so petty, be more generous and open-minded.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 倜儻, which is a literary idiom describing a person who is unconventional and dashing. Using 倜 on its own is much more common in spoken Cantonese to describe someone who is simply not stingy or narrow-minded.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
