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Yaletìuh gaau
Definition
To adjust, fine-tune, or calibrate tools, components, machines, or settings.
colloquialtechnologydaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on fine-tuning or calibrating settings rather than making major repairs or structural changes. It is commonly used for technical equipment like audio systems, clocks, or screen brightness. When talking about physical objects that need tightening or fixing, people often use 較 or 執 instead.
Examples
Has the TV screen display been adjusted yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for general repair work or fixing broken items, as it specifically implies a calibration or adjustment process. Using it for something like fixing a broken chair sounds unnatural.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
