dim2 syun3 hou2點算好点算好
Jyutpingdim2 syun3 hou2
Yaledím syun hóu
Definition
What to do; what is the best way to handle a situation.
colloquialdaily actionsemotion
How it's used
This phrase is the standard way to express anxiety or seek advice when facing a difficult situation. It functions as a complete sentence or a tag at the end of a statement to invite suggestions. Unlike formal alternatives, it carries a sense of urgency and personal concern.
Examples
I lost my wallet, what should I do?
He is very sick, what can we do about it?
Related words
Common phrases
really don't know what to do
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 點樣, which simply asks for the method or manner of doing something. 點算好 specifically implies a problem or a dilemma that requires a solution.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
