gaau2 dim6搞掂
Jyutpinggaau2 dim6
Yalegáau dihm
Definition
To finish, complete, or resolve a task or matter.
colloquialdaily actionswork
How it's used
This term is incredibly versatile and can refer to anything from completing a task to fixing a broken object or even settling a conflict. It carries a sense of resolution or getting something off one's plate. Unlike formal words for completion, it implies a hands-on approach where the speaker is personally involved in the process.
Examples
Have you finished the report yet?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this in formal writing or professional reports, as it is strictly colloquial. It is also not suitable for describing the completion of a long-term project or a formal event, where words like 完成 are preferred.
Grammar color guide
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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.
