faat3 zi2法子
Jyutpingfaat3 zi2
Yalefaat jí
Definition
Way, method, or solution to deal with a problem.
colloquialdaily actionsother
How it's used
Often interchangeable with 辦法, but 法子 carries a slightly more colloquial and sometimes slightly more informal tone. It frequently appears in the set phrase 冇法子, which expresses a sense of resignation or helplessness when facing an unavoidable situation. Unlike 辦法, which can sound more like a strategic plan, 法子 often refers to a specific trick or practical approach to get something done.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
Do you have any other ways?
There is really no way to solve this matter.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using 法子 in formal writing or professional reports, as it is distinctly spoken Cantonese. Stick to 辦法 or 途徑 for more serious contexts.
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Grammar guides
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