gwaa3 seoi3掛帥挂帅
Jyutpinggwaa3 seoi3
Yalegwa seui
Definition
To take command, lead, or head an operation.
colloquialworkpeople
How it's used
Originally derived from Chinese opera where a general would hang their seal of command, this term now carries a slightly formal or dramatic weight in modern speech. It is frequently used in business or project management contexts to emphasize that a specific person is taking full responsibility for the outcome. Using it adds a sense of gravity or leadership authority that simple words like 負責 do not convey.
Examples
He is taking command of this project personally.
Who do you think would be better to take the lead?
Related words
Common phrases
to take command personally
Common mistake
Avoid using this for minor tasks or trivial chores, as it implies a high level of authority and strategic oversight. It is reserved for major initiatives or leadership roles where the person is the primary decision maker.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
