gaau3 lou6教路

Jyutpinggaau3 lou6

Yalegaau louh

動詞Rare

Definition

To give pointers, show someone the ropes, or teach someone how to do something.

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How it's used

Focuses specifically on providing practical guidance or insider tips rather than formal academic instruction. It implies a sense of mentorship where the speaker shares a shortcut or a clever method to make a task easier. Often used when someone is stuck or unfamiliar with a specific procedure.

Examples

nei5你sik1識m4唔sik1識heoi3去㗎？gaa4使sai2唔m4使sai2我ngo5教gaau3路？

Do you know how to get there? Do you need me to show you the way?

do1多ze6謝nei5你gaau3教lou6路，ngo5我zung1終jyu1於gaau2搞dim6掂zo2咗go3個man6問tai4題。

Thanks for the tips, I finally sorted out the problem.

Common phrases

wan2搵jan4人gaau3教lou6路

to seek advice from someone

do1多ze6謝gaau3教lou6路

thanks for the advice

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe formal teaching in a classroom setting, as it sounds too casual and implies a specific, often practical, piece of advice rather than a curriculum.