zung2 dak1總得总得

Jyutpingzung2 dak1

Yalejúng dāk

動詞

Definition

Must; have to; to need to do something in any case.

colloquialdaily actions

How it's used

Carries a sense of inevitability or an underlying requirement that cannot be avoided. It is often used to emphasize that despite difficulties or reluctance, a certain action remains necessary. While it functions similarly to 必須, it feels slightly more conversational and focused on the necessity of the outcome.

Examples

le1呢gin2件si6事zung2總dak1得jiu3要gaau2搞dim6掂keoi5佢。

This matter must be sorted out.

nei5你zung2總dak1得wan2搵go3個si4時gaan3間tung4同keoi5佢king1傾king1傾。

You really have to find some time to talk to him.

Common phrases

zung2總dak1得jiu3要

must have to

zung2總dak1得wan2搵

must find

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 總係, which means always or invariably. Ensure you do not use it to describe habitual actions, as it strictly relates to obligation or necessity.