zik6 cing4直情
Jyutpingzik6 cing4
Yalejihk chìhng
Definition
Simply; directly; actually; really. Used to emphasize that something is completely or absolutely the case.
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How it's used
Directly emphasizes the truth or intensity of a statement, functioning similarly to an intensifier like "simply" or "downright." It is frequently used to express surprise or strong agreement with a previous point. Unlike formal adverbs, it carries a conversational weight that signals the speaker is being blunt or emphatic.
Examples
The food at this restaurant is simply top-notch.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in formal writing or professional settings, as it is strictly a spoken intensifier. Learners often mistakenly use it as a direct translation for "straight" in a physical sense, but it does not describe physical direction.
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Grammar guides
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