faan2 gwai1返歸返归
Jyutpingfaan2 gwai1
Yalefáan gwāi
Definition
To go home, or to rudely tell someone to leave.
- to go home
- slangto tell someone to get lost or leave
colloquialdaily actionshome
How it's used
Using 返歸 instead of the more standard 返屋企 adds a slightly more casual or blunt tone to the speech. It is frequently used when someone is expressing a desire to leave a social situation or when emphasizing the act of returning to one's residence. Be aware that it can sound dismissive or rude if used to tell someone else to leave, effectively meaning "get out of here."
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Avoid using this term in formal or professional settings, as it can sound overly informal or even aggressive depending on the context and tone of voice.
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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.
