dang6 faan1 wan4戥番勻戥番匀
Jyutpingdang6 faan1 wan4
Yaledahng fāan wàhn
Definition
To strike a balance, even out, or share things equally.
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How it's used
Focuses on the act of distributing or adjusting resources so that everyone involved ends up with an equal or fair share. It is frequently used in contexts involving shared expenses, such as splitting a restaurant bill or dividing up work tasks among team members. The phrase carries a sense of fairness and mutual adjustment rather than just simple division.
Examples
How are you two going to balance it out?
Related words
Common phrases
even out the money
even out the items or tasks
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simple division or calculation, as it implies a social or interpersonal effort to ensure everyone feels satisfied with the outcome.
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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.
