dou3 coeng4到場到场
Jyutpingdou3 coeng4
Yaledou chèuhng
Definition
To show up, be present, or arrive at a venue, usually to participate in an event.
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How it's used
Implies a sense of duty or social expectation, often used when someone is invited to an event like a wedding, press conference, or party. It carries a slightly more formal tone than simply saying 去 or 嚟, as it emphasizes the act of fulfilling an obligation to be physically present at a specific venue.
Examples
Will you be showing up tonight?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 嚟到, which simply means to arrive at a location. 到場 specifically highlights the act of attending an event or function, rather than just the physical act of reaching a destination.
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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.
