cau2 fu5 zung1 seoi1 gin3 gaa1 jung1醜婦終須見家翁丑妇终须见家翁
Jyutpingcau2 fu5 zung1 seoi1 gin3 gaa1 jung1
Yalecháu fúh jūng sēui gin gā yūng
Definition
To eventually have to do something one would prefer not to do, or to have to face the music.
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How it's used
This idiom is used to describe the inevitability of a dreaded encounter or task. It carries a sense of resignation, implying that avoiding the situation only delays the inevitable rather than preventing it. It is frequently used to encourage someone to stop procrastinating or worrying about a necessary but unpleasant confrontation.
Examples
You have to face it eventually, there is no way around it.
It is inevitable, so stop worrying and go meet the client.
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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.
