geoi3 gong2據講據讲
Jyutpinggeoi3 gong2
Yalegeui góng
Definition
According to report; reportedly; supposedly.
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
According to what I heard, they are getting married next month.
I heard this shop is really good, is that true?
Related words
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.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
