4.6 The Modal Verb 識 sik1 (‘to know how to’)
The modal verb 識 sik1 means ‘to know how to’. We put a verb for a skill or an activity after 識 sik1.
We put 唔 m4 (‘not’) before 識 sik1 to negate 識 sik1.
We use the X-not-X construction to form yes-no questions with 識 sik1. Notice X will be 識 sik1 instead of the verb behind it.
你識唔識游水㗎?
nei5 sik1 m4 sik1 jau4 seoi2 gaa3?
Do you know how to swim?
To answer the question, we can give a long answer or a short answer. We give a short answer more often.