gaa3 bou6架步
Jyutpinggaa3 bou6
Yalega bouh
Definition
A secret establishment, typically referring to a gambling den or brothel.
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How it's used
Originally referring to a specific spot or base of operations, this term has evolved to carry a strong illicit connotation. It is almost exclusively used to describe places associated with illegal activities like gambling or prostitution. Using it to describe a legitimate business or a regular office would sound very strange and suspicious.
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It seems like this place is their establishment.
Do you know where there is an establishment?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a general term for any kind of shop or business, but it carries a heavy criminal implication that makes it inappropriate for everyday commercial settings.
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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.
