zai3 dak1 gwo3製得過制得过

Jyutpingzai3 dak1 gwo3

Yalejai dāk gwo

Definition

Worth considering; worth a try.

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How it's used

Expresses a pragmatic assessment that something is a viable or sensible option, often after weighing pros and cons. It carries a slightly informal, evaluative tone that implies the speaker has done a quick mental calculation of the value or effort involved. It is frequently used when discussing purchases, job offers, or potential plans.

Examples

le1呢gaan1間caan1餐teng1廳gaa3價cin4錢hap6合lei5理，gei2幾zai3製dak1得gwo3過wo5喎。

This restaurant is reasonably priced, it's worth considering.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得le1呢fan2份gung1工zai3製dak1得gwo3過，ding6定hai6係soeng2想zoi3再wan2搵haa5下？

Do you think this job is worth considering, or do you want to keep looking?

Common phrases

gei2幾zai3製dak1得gwo3過

quite worth considering

m4唔hai6係hou2好zai3製dak1得gwo3過

not really worth considering

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe people or abstract concepts that do not involve a choice or a trade off. It specifically evaluates the merit of an action or a decision rather than the inherent quality of an object.