gai3 co3 sou3計錯數计错数
Jyutpinggai3 co3 sou3
Yalegai cho sou
Definition
To miscalculate, make an arithmetic error, or make a mistake in one's planning.
colloquialdaily actionsnumbers
How it's used
Focuses specifically on errors in arithmetic or estimation rather than general mistakes. It is frequently used metaphorically to describe a situation where someone has misjudged the outcome of a plan or a social interaction. The structure is a verb-object compound, so you can insert aspect markers like 咗 or 過 directly after the verb.
Examples
I miscalculated earlier, so I have to redo it.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a mistake in judgment that does not involve numbers or planning outcomes, as it sounds overly literal in those contexts. Use 諗錯 or 睇錯 instead for general errors in thinking or perception.
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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.
