gu3 gaa1顧家顾家
Jyutpinggu3 gaa1
Yalegu gā
Definition
Caring for one's family; family-oriented.
colloquialfamilypeople
How it's used
Focuses on the sense of responsibility and devotion to one's household rather than just affection. It is frequently used as a positive trait when describing potential marriage partners or reliable parents. Unlike simply loving one's family, it implies active effort in providing for and spending time with them.
Examples
He is a family man; he goes straight home after work.
You should pick a husband who cares about his family.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 顧及, which means to take something into consideration or to look after an abstract interest. 顧家 is specifically reserved for family-oriented behavior.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
