tit3 ding6鐵定铁定
Jyutpingtit3 ding6
Yaletit dihng
Definition
Absolutely certain, fixed, or unalterable; absolutely.
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How it's used
Conveys a sense of finality and immutability, often used when discussing schedules or decisions that cannot be overturned. It carries a slightly more formal or emphatic weight than simply using 肯定. It is frequently applied to official arrangements or outcomes that have been finalized beyond any doubt.
Examples
They are definitely coming back tomorrow.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse it with 肯定, but 鐵定 implies a state of being locked in or unchangeable, whereas 肯定 is broader and can simply mean 'certainly' in terms of probability or belief.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
