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其實

kei4 sat6
actually
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Usage

  • The expression is used to introduce a fact that may contrast with what was previously assumed or implied.
  • It can be placed at the beginning of a sentence to gently correct, clarify, or add information.
  • It often signals a shift from a common belief or expectation to the speaker’s actual opinion or fact.
  • This phrase is usually followed by a complete sentence and functions as a discourse marker.
  • It is common in both formal and informal speech to highlight the truth behind a misconception.
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Examples

  • 其實我今日唔係好舒服。
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    kei4 sat6 ngo5 gam1 jat6 m4 hai6 hou2 syu1 fuk6.
    Actually, I’m not feeling well today.
  • 你以為佢唔嚟， 其實佢已經到咗。
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    nei5 ji5 wai4 keoi5 m4 lai4, kei4 sat6 keoi5 ji5 ging1 dou3 zo2.
    You thought he wasn’t coming, actually he has already arrived.
  • 我以為好難學， 其實好簡單。
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    ngo5 ji5 wai4 hou2 naan4 hok6, kei4 sat6 hou2 gaan2 daan1.
    I thought it was hard to learn, but actually it’s very easy.
  • 佢話唔喺度， 其實佢喺隔離房。
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    keoi5 waa6 m4 hai2 dou6, kei4 sat6 keoi5 hai2 gaak3 lei4 fong2.
    He said he is not here, but actually he’s in the next room.

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