daai6 gaa1 hou2 zou6大家好做
Jyutpingdaai6 gaa1 hou2 zou6
Yaledaaih gā hóu jouh
Definition
Beneficial to everyone; done for everyone's mutual benefit and convenience.
colloquialworkcommunication
How it's used
Used primarily in professional or collaborative settings to encourage cooperation by highlighting mutual benefit. It functions as a polite but firm way to ask someone to adjust their behavior to avoid creating extra work for others. The phrase implies that if one person makes a small sacrifice, the entire group avoids unnecessary trouble.
Examples
Submit the report earlier so it's easier for everyone.
If we cooperate with each other, it makes things easier for everyone.
Related words
Common phrases
Go the extra mile to make things easier for everyone
Common mistake
Do not use this to mean 'everyone is doing well' or 'everyone is working'. It specifically refers to the ease of workflow or convenience resulting from a cooperative action.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- 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.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
