daai6 gung1 gou3 sing4大功告成
Jyutpingdaai6 gung1 gou3 sing4
Yaledaaih gūng gou sìhng
Definition
Successfully accomplished; a major task or project being finally and successfully completed.
colloquialworkdaily actions
How it's used
Carries a sense of relief and satisfaction after a long, arduous process. Unlike simple completion, it implies that the task was significant or required substantial effort to overcome obstacles. It is often used to announce the end of a long-term project or a complex endeavor.
Examples
After working on it for a whole month, the project is finally complete!
Are you guys finished with everything, and can you go home now?
Related words
Common phrases
finally complete
Common mistake
Avoid using this for trivial tasks like finishing a quick snack or a simple chore, as it sounds overly dramatic and sarcastic in those contexts.
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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.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
