zaa1 zyu2 ji3揸主意

Jyutpingzaa1 zyu2 ji3

Yalejā jyú yi

動詞

Definition

To make a decision or make a call, especially when there is no obvious best option.

colloquialdaily actions

How it's used

Using 揸主意 implies taking responsibility for a choice, often in a situation where there is no obvious right answer. It carries a sense of authority or leadership, suggesting that the person making the decision is the one in charge of the outcome. It is frequently used when someone is deferring to another person's judgment to avoid the burden of choosing.

Examples

le1呢gin2件si6事nei5你zaa1揸zyu2主ji3意laa1啦，ngo5我mou5冇so2所wai6謂。

You make the call on this, I don't mind either way.

nei5你zaa1揸ding6定zyu2主ji3意mei6未aa4呀？daai6大gaa1家dou1都dang2等gan2緊nei5你。

Have you made up your mind yet? Everyone is waiting for you.

Common phrases

zaa1揸ding6定zyu2主ji3意

to have made up one's mind

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 決定, which is a more neutral and formal way to say decide. 揸主意 specifically emphasizes the act of taking control of the decision-making process rather than just the final result.