gaa1 mou6家務家务
Jyutpinggaa1 mou6
Yalegā mouh
Definition
Housework or household chores.
colloquialhomedaily actions
How it's used
Refers specifically to the routine tasks required to maintain a household, such as cleaning or laundry. While it is a formal noun, it is frequently paired with the verb 做 to describe the act of performing these duties. It is common to hear people complain about the burden of these tasks using the phrase 做家務.
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joeng2樣yéungExamples
Have you done your housework today?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 雜務, which refers to miscellaneous or odd jobs rather than specifically domestic chores. Remember that 家務 is strictly for household-related maintenance.
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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.
