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Definition
How could; how is it possible; how can it be okay.
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How it's used
Functions as a rhetorical question to express strong disapproval, disbelief, or impossibility. It often carries a tone of scolding or exasperation when someone suggests something unreasonable. Unlike standard questions, it does not seek an answer but rather asserts that the proposed action or situation is unacceptable.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a literal question about 'how' to achieve something. It is strictly used to reject an idea or express shock, not to ask for instructions or methods.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
