deoi3 fu6對付对付
Jyutpingdeoi3 fu6
Yaledeui fuh
Definition
To deal with, cope with, or tackle a problem, obstacle, or enemy.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
Focuses on the active management of a challenge, nuisance, or adversary. It carries a slightly more combative or strategic nuance than the more neutral 處理, which is often used for routine administrative tasks or general problem solving. Use this when the situation requires a specific plan of action to overcome resistance.
Examples
This problem is really hard to deal with.
How do you plan to deal with him?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for simple tasks like organizing files or answering emails, as it implies a sense of conflict or difficulty that is inappropriate for mundane chores.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
