gin3 ze2 jau5 fan6見者有份见者有份
Jyutpinggin3 ze2 jau5 fan6
Yalegin jé yáuh fahn
Definition
Everyone present gets a share; sharing the spoils with whoever is there.
colloquialpeoplefood
How it's used
This idiom is used to suggest that resources or items should be distributed among everyone currently present. It implies a sense of fairness and communal sharing, often used when someone brings food or gifts to a group. It is rarely used in formal settings and sounds most natural when encouraging friends or colleagues to partake in something.
Examples
This box of biscuits is for everyone, help yourselves.
Related words
Common phrases
everyone gets a share, no one is left out
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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.
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
