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Jyutpingfuk6 cung4
Yalefuhk chùhng
Definition
To obey or submit to; to do as ordered by someone or an authority.
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How it's used
Carries a formal and serious tone that is rarely used in casual daily conversation. It often implies a hierarchical relationship, such as between a subordinate and a superior or a citizen and the law. In everyday speech, people prefer using 聽話 or 跟住做 to express the same idea in a more natural way.
Examples
Children should obey their parents' guidance.
Why must you obey his unreasonable demands?
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Common mistake
Learners often use this word in informal contexts where it sounds overly stiff or even authoritarian. It is not suitable for describing simple requests between friends or peers.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
