gu2 zai2故仔
Jyutpinggu2 zai2
Yalegú jái
Definition
A story, tale, or personal experience.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to informal narratives, anecdotes, or tall tales rather than formal literature. It is frequently used in the phrase 講故仔, which can describe anything from recounting a personal experience to spinning a fictional yarn. The term carries a casual, conversational tone that makes it unsuitable for academic or professional writing.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the formal term 故事, which is used in written Chinese and more serious contexts. Using 故仔 in a formal essay or business report will sound overly colloquial and unprofessional.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
