zik6 bat1 lat1直畢甩直毕甩
Jyutpingzik6 bat1 lat1
Yalejihk bāt lāt
Definition
Perfectly straight, bolt upright, or direct and straight to the point.
- perfectly straight; bolt upright
- straightforward; direct; straight to the point
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How it's used
This expression acts as an intensifier for the adjective 直, emphasizing a lack of curvature, hesitation, or social nuance. It is frequently used to describe someone's blunt communication style, implying they lack the social tact to soften their message. When describing physical objects, it conveys a sense of rigid, unyielding straightness.
Examples
He speaks straight to the point and won't beat around the bush with you.
The pillar stands bolt upright there, it is quite an eyesore.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the standard adjective 直. While 直 simply means straight, 直畢甩 carries a strong colloquial emphasis that makes it inappropriate for formal writing or professional reports.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
