bei2 gwo3畀過畀过
Jyutpingbei2 gwo3
Yalebéi gwo
Definition
To give again, or to hand something over.
- to give again
- to hand over; to give to someone
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
This construction combines the verb 畀 with the aspect marker 過 to indicate that an action has been performed at least once in the past. It functions similarly to the English present perfect tense when describing past experiences. Unlike the Mandarin equivalent, it is almost exclusively used in spoken contexts to emphasize the completion of the act of giving.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 畀過 with 畀咗. While 畀咗 focuses on the completion of a specific act of giving, 畀過 emphasizes the experience of having done so at some point in the past.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
