faan2 zing3反正
Jyutpingfaan2 zing3
Yalefáan jing
Definition
Anyway, anyhow, or in any case.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Used to introduce a reason that justifies an action or decision, often implying that the outcome is already settled or that the speaker's choice is inconsequential. It carries a sense of resignation or pragmatic acceptance. It is frequently paired with the particle 都 to emphasize that the situation remains unchanged regardless of the circumstances.
Examples
Just buy it, anyway you like it a lot.
Related words
Common phrases
anyway it is like that
anyway it does not matter
Common mistake
Learners often confuse it with the Mandarin usage which can sometimes imply a more argumentative or defiant tone. In Cantonese, it is more commonly used to express a logical conclusion or a casual suggestion.
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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.
