zyut6 deoi3絕對绝对

Jyutpingzyut6 deoi3
Yalejyuht deui
副詞Very common

Definition

Absolute or unconditional; extremely or 100 percent.

  1. absolute; unconditional; definite
  2. absolutely; extremely; one hundred percent
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How it's used

Functions primarily as an adverb to emphasize the certainty or degree of an action or state. It carries a formal weight that often contrasts with the more casual, spoken tone of everyday Cantonese, making it sound slightly more emphatic or serious than common intensifiers like 好 or 真係.

Examples

This matter is absolutely not as simple as you think.
You absolutely must listen clearly to what he says.

Common phrases

absolutely will not

Common mistake

Learners often overuse it in casual speech where a simpler adverb like 真係 or 肯定 would sound more natural. It is best reserved for situations requiring strong emphasis or a definitive stance.

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