zuk6 jat1逐一
Jyutpingzuk6 jat1
Yalejuhk yāt
Definition
One by one; one after another.
neutraldaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the systematic nature of an action performed on a series of items. It implies a methodical approach where nothing is skipped, making it slightly more formal than the repetitive structure of using a classifier twice like 個個.
Examples
He checked the goods one by one.
Can you explain them to me one by one?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for people in a casual setting where you might just say 輪住, which emphasizes the turn-taking aspect rather than the systematic inspection or processing implied by 逐一.
Grammar color guide
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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.
