gong2 gaai2講解讲解
Jyutpinggong2 gaai2
Yalegóng gáai
Definition
To explain clearly, verbally detailing or illustrating a concept or issue.
neutralcommunicationwork
How it's used
Focuses on the process of breaking down complex information to ensure the listener understands. It carries a slightly more formal or professional tone compared to the everyday word 講. You will often hear it used in classroom settings, business meetings, or when someone is providing a detailed walkthrough of a procedure.
Examples
The teacher explained it so clearly that I understood immediately.
Could you please explain this plan to me?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it for casual, quick explanations between friends, where 講下 or 解釋 is more natural. It implies a structured or deliberate effort to clarify, so using it for simple everyday questions can sound overly stiff or academic.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
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.
