baai3 tok3拜託拜托

Jyutpingbaai3 tok3

Yalebaai tok

動詞Common

Definition

To request a favor, entrust someone with a task, or ask for help.

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How it's used

Carries a sense of sincerity and reliance when asking for help, often implying that the task is important or that the speaker is putting their trust in the listener. It is frequently used at the end of a request to soften the tone or to express gratitude in advance. While it functions as a polite request, using it too often can make the speaker sound overly dependent or dramatic.

Examples

baai3拜tok3託nei5你bong1幫ngo5我tai2睇zyu6住go3個doi6袋aa1吖。

Could you please keep an eye on my bag for me?

le1呢gin2件si6事zau6就baai3拜tok3託saai3晒nei5你laa3喇。

I'm entrusting this whole matter to you.

Common phrases

baai3拜tok3託saai3晒

I'm counting on you for everything

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 麻煩你, which is more neutral and commonly used for minor, everyday requests like asking for directions or ordering food. 拜託 is heavier and suggests a more significant favour or a deeper level of reliance.