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點解
dim2 gaai2 |
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Level: 1 Google Frequency: 457,000 This term is used in Cantonese, not Mandarin/Standard written Chinese. 粵 |
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This word has been viewed 24651 times since 30th Oct 2012, was added by sheik on 14th Jul 2004 02:25 and last edited on 30th Oct 2008 19:03 |
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Characters in this word:點 dim2 - dot; point; drop; select; touch; instruct解 gaai2 gaai3 haai6 - untie; relieve; explain; escort; understand |
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Showing 10 of 18 examples containing 點解
點解會噉嘅? 粵
Why does it have to be like this? [Lit. why would thus? [Very common phrase on TV dramas and anime!]]
我真係唔明白佢點解噉樣做呀。 粵
I really don't understand why he acts/behaves like this. [http://www.cantonese.sheik.co.uk/phorum/read.php?14,131924,131924#msg-131924]
點解一加一等於「王」? 粵
why does one plus one equal '王'? [This is a well known riddle, the character 王 being composed of two 一 characters at the top and bottom with a + in the middle!]
點解我今日冇見到你呀 粵
Show all 18 examplesWhy didn't I see you today? [Lit. why I today not-have see-arrive you [particle]? [maybe on the telephone]] |
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