faan2 heoi3返去
Jyutpingfaan2 heoi3
Yalefáan heui
Definition
Back; to go back to a original position or return a gesture.
colloquialdaily actionsplaces
How it's used
Use this to indicate a return movement towards a previous location or the original owner. It often implies restoring a state or returning an object to where it belongs, rather than just movement in a backward direction. When combined with verbs like 拎 or 畀, it emphasizes the completion of a return action.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 返, which simply means to return. Adding 去 specifies the direction away from the speaker or towards a destination, whereas 返嚟 would be used if the destination is where the speaker currently is.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
