zing2 ding6整定
Jyutpingzing2 ding6
Yalejíng dihng
Definition
To prepare or get something ready in advance.
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How it's used
Focuses on the act of making something ready before it is actually needed, often to save time later. It is frequently used in the context of household chores, cooking, or packing bags. The suffix 定 adds the sense of securing or finalizing a state of readiness.
Examples
I have prepared the soup in advance, you can drink it as soon as you get home.
Have you prepared the things you need to bring tomorrow yet?
Related words
Common phrases
prepare a meal in advance
pack luggage in advance
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the phrase 整定嘅, which carries a fatalistic meaning of being predestined or fated by heaven. Context usually makes it clear whether someone is preparing a meal or talking about their destiny.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
