gong2 gong2講講讲讲
Jyutpinggong2 gong2
Yalegóng góng
Definition
To have a chat or discuss briefly.
colloquialcommunicationdaily actions
How it's used
Reduplicating a verb like this softens the tone, making a request or suggestion sound less demanding and more casual. It implies a brief or informal discussion rather than a formal meeting. It is frequently used to initiate a conversation about a specific problem or to ask for someone's opinion.
Examples
Why don't we sit down and talk about the matter?
Related words
Common phrases
to negotiate
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a continuous action, but it actually functions as a suggestion for a short, focused interaction. Do not use it when you mean to describe a long, ongoing conversation.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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