gwaan1 si6關事关事
Jyutpinggwaan1 si6
Yalegwāan sih
Definition
Relevant; related; having a connection with something.
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How it's used
Often used in the negative form 唔關事 to dismiss someone or something as irrelevant. It functions as an adjective that describes a relationship between two entities, but it is rarely used in formal writing. When you want to say something is someone's business, you might use 關你事 instead.
Examples
This matter is completely unrelated, don't get involved.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 關事 with 關係. While 關係 is a noun meaning relationship or connection, 關事 functions as an adjective phrase meaning relevant or related to a specific situation.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
