gun2 si6管事
Jyutpinggun2 si6
Yalegún sih
Definition
To manage or be in charge; a manager or steward; efficacious or of use.
- to manage; to be in charge of affairs
- a manager, steward, or administrator
- effective; efficacious; of use
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How it's used
Distinguish between the verbal sense of managing affairs and the adjectival sense of being effective. When used as an adjective, it often describes something that produces a tangible result or solves a problem quickly. It is frequently used in negative constructions like 唔管事 to indicate that something is useless or fails to achieve the desired outcome.
Examples
Who is in charge here?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin usage where it often implies being meddlesome or nosy. In Cantonese, it is primarily focused on authority or practical efficacy.
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Grammar guides
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