tip3 tai4貼題贴题
Jyutpingtip3 tai4
Yaletip tàih
Definition
To be relevant to the topic; to hit the mark in a piece of writing.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the alignment between the content of a piece of writing and the assigned prompt or question. It is almost exclusively used in academic or examination contexts when evaluating student performance. When something is completely off-topic, speakers often use the phrase 離題 instead.
Examples
Your essay is very well written, but unfortunately, it is off-topic.
Why didn't you read the prompt carefully when writing, resulting in it being so irrelevant?
Related words
Common phrases
completely off-topic
written in a way that is relevant to the topic
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 貼士, which refers to tips or hints. While both share the character 貼, they belong to entirely different semantic domains.
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Grammar guides
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