Cantonese Word of the Day
睇
TAI2 • verb — 25th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to look at; to watch; to read
Examples
- 我今晚睇電視。
(I am watching TV tonight.) - 你有冇睇過呢本書？
(Have you read this book before?) - 佢成日睇手機。
(He/She is always looking at the phone.)
Synonyms
- 看
- 望
- 閱讀
睇 is one of the most common everyday Cantonese verbs. It can mean watch, look at, or read depending on context. It is used very frequently in speech and casual writing.
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