zing3 zing3 si6正正是
Jyutpingzing3 zing3 si6
Yalejing jing sih
Definition
To be exactly; is precisely.
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How it's used
Emphasizes that something is precisely or exactly what is being discussed. It often adds a sense of confirmation or discovery, highlighting that a specific detail perfectly matches expectations or previous suspicions.
Related words
Common phrases
exactly like that
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with just using 係, which lacks the emphatic force of the reduplication. It is not a direct translation for the English adverb 'exactly' in all contexts, as it specifically functions to identify or confirm an identity or situation.
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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.
