粵

執zap1正zeng3

simp执正
zap1 zeng3zhí zhèng

English

  1. acting on principles or rules
  2. to decorate or tidy up
  3. to follow the principles and rules strictly

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 整理好
  2. 跟足規矩噉做

Examples

  • 執正啲間屋啦,唔係邊有人肯買啊?

    Who would buy your house if you don't decorate it better?

  • 如果執正嚟做,遲到嘅考生係唔可以入試場㗎。

    If we follow the rules strictly, late candidates will not be allowed to enter the examination hall.

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

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