gang1 goi2更改
Jyutpinggang1 goi2
Yalegāng gói
Definition
To change, alter, or modify a scheduled arrangement or details.
neutraldaily actions
How it's used
This term carries a formal tone and is typically used for official arrangements, schedules, or written records. It implies a deliberate modification of something previously decided or established. In casual daily conversation, native speakers often prefer using 轉 or 改 instead.
Examples
We changed the time, do you know about it?
He wants to change the itinerary, but it is already too late.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use this for minor personal changes, such as changing clothes or changing one's mind, where it sounds overly stiff or bureaucratic. Use 換 for physical objects and 改 for general changes to avoid sounding like a government announcement.
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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.
