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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 24742 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 all 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
Why didn't I see you today? [Lit. why I today not-have see-arrive you [particle]? [maybe on the telephone]]
雖然只係上台分享下自己嘅經歷,但唔知點解好自然會覺得怯場。 粵
Although merely sharing my experiences on stage, I do not know why I would naturally get stage fright.
我同你冇仇噃,點解次次省波餅我食呢? 粵
I didn't do anything to piss you off. Why are you throwing/kicking/[whatever action is appropriate] the ball at my body every time? [Alternative translation: There's no grudge between us, why are you hitting me with the balls that you return?]
可唔可以解釋一下點解妳會無端端被人拉呢? 粵
Can you explain why you were arrested for no reason? [Lit. Can-cannot explain a-little-bit why you would-be for-no-reason by people arrest [particle]?]
唔知點解佢要搵你算賬。 粵
I don't know why he has a bone to pick with you. [[literal] Don't know why he has to with you settle accounts. ] |
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