gong2 zau6 ji6 zou6 zau6 naan4講就易，做就難讲就易，做就难
Jyutpinggong2 zau6 ji6 zou6 zau6 naan4
Yalegóng jauh yih jouh jauh nàahn
Definition
Easier said than done; easy to talk about but hard to do.
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How it's used
This phrase is a classic idiomatic expression used to deflate someone who is making a task sound simpler than it actually is. It functions as a standalone comment or a retort in a conversation. It is often used to highlight the gap between theoretical planning and practical execution.
Examples
You always say you want to lose weight; it's easier said than done.
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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.
