dang2 ngo5等我
Jyutpingdang2 ngo5
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Definition
To wait for me, or used to mean "let me" do something.
- wait for me
- let me (do something)
colloquialdaily actionscommunication
How it's used
Functioning as a versatile marker of intention, this phrase is used to signal that the speaker is about to perform an action. It often serves as a polite way to ask for a moment of patience before proceeding with a task. Unlike the literal meaning of waiting, it acts as a conversational bridge to introduce a self-initiated action.
Examples
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean wait for me in a physical sense if you are asking someone to stop walking; in that context, simply saying 等吓我 is more natural.
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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.
