dou3 bou6到埗
Jyutpingdou3 bou6
Yaledou bouh
Definition
To arrive at a destination.
colloquialtraveldaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the completion of a journey to a destination, often used when coordinating meetups after travel. It carries a sense of finality regarding the transit process, distinguishing it from general arrival verbs like 到. It is frequently paired with time markers to signal immediate actions taken upon arrival.
Examples
Have you arrived yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for general arrivals like reaching a room or a desk, as it implies a longer journey such as an intercity or international trip. Using it for minor movements sounds unnatural and overly formal.
Grammar color guide
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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.
