doi6 lou4代勞代劳
Jyutpingdoi6 lou4
Yaledoih lòuh
Definition
To do a task for someone else; to help someone out with their work.
neutraldaily actionswork
How it's used
Carries a slightly formal or polite tone despite being used in daily life. It implies a sense of willingness to take over a burden or task that someone else might find troublesome or difficult. It is often used when offering help to a superior or a client to show respect and professional courtesy.
Examples
Let me handle these trivial matters for you.
Related words
Common phrases
to help out briefly
Common mistake
Avoid using this for simple, casual favors between close friends, as it can sound overly stiff or pretentious. For casual situations, use 幫手 instead.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
