粵

檢gim2點dim2

simp检点
gim2 dim2jiǎn diǎn

English

  1. to examine
  2. (verb) Behave
  3. to check
  4. to keep a lookout
  5. cautious
  6. restrained (in speech or mannerisms)
  7. to pay close attention to conduct; to carefully check over

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 行為或者道德上約束自己

Examples

  • 检点一下工具,看有无丢失。

    Check the tools and see if anything is missing.

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  • 你要檢點啲喎。

    You need to pay attention to your conduct.

Sources: cc-canto, cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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