gu1 ce2姑且

Jyutpinggu1 ce2

Yalegū ché

副詞Uncommon

Definition

For the moment; tentatively; for the time being.

neutraldaily actionscommunication

How it's used

Signals a temporary concession or a pause in an argument to focus on something else. It often implies that the speaker is not fully convinced or satisfied but chooses to move forward regardless. It is frequently paired with the particle 住 to emphasize the temporary nature of the action.

Examples

gu1姑ce2且seon3信keoi5佢jat1一ci3次laa1啦。

Let's tentatively trust him for once.

gu1姑ce2且m4唔gong2講nei4呢joeng6樣je5嘢zyu6住，nei5你zou6做jyun4完mei6未aa4呀？

Let's put that aside for now, have you finished it yet?

Common phrases

gu1姑ce2且jat1一si5試

give it a try for now

gu1姑ce2且bat1不leon6論

not to mention for the moment

Common mistake

Learners often mistake it for a direct translation of 'maybe' or 'perhaps'. It specifically denotes a strategic delay or a conditional acceptance, rather than expressing uncertainty about a fact.