geoi3 gong2據講據讲

Jyutpinggeoi3 gong2

Yalegeui góng

Definition

From what people say; according to what is said

colloquialcommunication

How it's used

Functions as a hearsay marker to distance the speaker from the truth of the statement. It is commonly used when relaying rumors or unverified information to avoid personal responsibility for the accuracy of the claim. It often appears at the beginning of a sentence but can also be inserted after the subject for a more natural flow.

Examples

geoi3 gong2 keoi5 dei6 haa6 go3 jyut6 wui6 ji5 git3 fan1

據講佢哋下個月會結婚。

According to what I heard, they are getting married next month.

le1 gaan1 pou3 tau2 geoi3 gong2 hou2 hou2 sik6 hai6 mai6 gaa4

呢間舖頭據講好好食，係咪㗎？

I heard this shop is really good, is that true?

Common phrases

geoi3 gong2 hai6 gam3

據講係咁

that is what I heard

geoi3 gong2 waa6

據講話

it is said that

Common mistake

Avoid using this in formal writing or professional reports as it explicitly signals that the information is unverified hearsay. It is strictly for casual conversation or gossip.