bong1 to1幫拖帮拖
Jyutpingbong1 to1
Yalebōng tō
Definition
To help out, assist, or lend a hand.
colloquialdaily actionswork
How it's used
This term carries a strong sense of camaraderie and is typically used when someone is already busy or struggling with a task. It implies stepping in to provide support in a situation that is already underway, rather than just offering general assistance. It is very common in casual work environments or when friends are working on a project together.
Examples
Are you free to help out later?
He couldn't handle it alone, so he asked me to go help.
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Common mistake
Do not use this in formal or professional writing, as it is strictly colloquial. It specifically refers to helping someone who is already in the middle of a task, so it sounds unnatural if used to describe a formal offer of service or a professional consultation.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
