dou6 ze6道謝道谢
Jyutpingdou6 ze6
Yaledouh jeh
Definition
To express one's gratitude or thanks to someone.
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How it's used
This term is significantly more formal than the everyday 多謝. It is typically reserved for public speeches, written correspondence, or serious situations where a simple thank you feels insufficient. Using it in casual conversation can sound overly stiff or even sarcastic, as if you are performing a dramatic gesture.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this as a direct replacement for 多謝 in casual settings. Remember that 多謝 is the standard way to express gratitude in almost all daily interactions, while 道謝 is a specific, formal action of acknowledging someone's help or kindness.
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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.
