dim2 dou1 hou2點都好点都好
Jyutpingdim2 dou1 hou2
Yaledím dōu hóu
Definition
No matter what happens, in any case, or regardless of the circumstances.
colloquialdaily actionscommunication
How it's used
Used to signal that a conclusion or intention remains unchanged regardless of external circumstances or potential obstacles. It functions as a versatile connector that can appear at the beginning of a sentence to set a tone of resolve or resignation. It is slightly more informal than the written equivalent 無論如何.
Examples
Whatever happens, you must go to work on time tomorrow.
No matter what, remember to tell him.
Related words
Common phrases
anyway (dismissive or concluding)
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean "howsoever" in a descriptive sense, as it strictly functions as a concessive adverbial phrase. It cannot be used to ask about the quality or state of something, which would require 點樣.
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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.
