co3 gwo3錯過错过

Jyutpingco3 gwo3

Yalecho gwo

動詞Common

Definition

To miss or lose an opportunity; to let something slip by.

neutraldaily actionstime

How it's used

Focuses on the loss of a fleeting opportunity or a specific moment in time. While it can apply to physical things like missing a bus, it is most frequently used in abstract contexts regarding life choices, career moves, or romantic encounters. It carries a sense of regret or finality, implying that the chance will not return.

Examples

gam1今ci3次gei1機wui6會gam3咁hou2好，nei5你m4唔hou2好co3錯gwo3過aa4呀。

This opportunity is so good, don't miss it.

ngo5我cam4尋maan5晚gwaa3掛zyu6住tai2睇hei3戲，co3錯gwo3過zo2咗mei5尾baan1班ce1車。

I was busy watching a movie last night and missed the last bus.

Common phrases

co3錯gwo3過gei1機wui6會

miss an opportunity

co3錯gwo3過mei5尾baan1班ce1車

miss the last bus

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 漏咗, which means to accidentally leave something behind or omit an item from a list. Use 錯過 for missing an event or opportunity, but use 漏咗 when you forget to bring your umbrella or skip a line in a document.