zi3 zoi6 bit1 dak1志在必得
Jyutpingzi3 zoi6 bit1 dak1
Yaleji joih bīt dāk
Definition
Determined to achieve a goal or obtain something.
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How it's used
Carries a strong sense of confidence and unwavering resolve, often used in competitive contexts like sports, job applications, or negotiations. It functions as a predicate adjective or a verb phrase, emphasizing that the outcome is already mentally secured by the speaker. It is more formal and idiomatic than simply saying 好想贏.
Examples
We are determined to win this match.
Are you determined to get this position?
Related words
Common phrases
a determined mindset
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
