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Pronunciation

即係

zik1 hai6

so that means …

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When to use it

即係 introduces your interpretation of what was said; follow with 係咪 or 啱唔啱 to check it.

即係左轉，啱唔啱？

zik1 hai6 zo2 zyun2 aam1 m4 aam1

So I turn left, right?

即係右轉，啱唔啱？

zik1 hai6 jau6 zyun2 aam1 m4 aam1

So I turn right, right?