co5 dai1坐低
Jyutpingco5 dai1
Yalechóh dāi
Definition
To sit down; to change from a standing position to a sitting position.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
This is the standard way to express the action of sitting down in daily life. It is far more natural than using the single character 坐, which often sounds like a command or a formal instruction. You will frequently hear it used as an invitation to relax or stay for a while.
Examples
Related words
Common phrases
sit down and have a long chat
Common mistake
Avoid using 坐下, which is the formal Mandarin equivalent and sounds unnatural or overly stiff in spoken Cantonese.
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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.
