zap1 ji3執意执意
Jyutpingzap1 ji3
Yalejāp yi
Definition
To insist on; to be determined to do something.
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How it's used
This term carries a slightly negative or critical nuance, suggesting that the person is being stubborn or ignoring the advice of others. It is more formal than simply saying 堅持, often appearing in news reports or when describing someone making a decision that others find unwise or difficult to understand.
Examples
He is determined to leave, and no one can stop him.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual, positive contexts where someone is simply showing perseverance or dedication, as it implies a lack of flexibility or a refusal to listen to reason.
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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.
