gwai1 gung1 jyu1歸功於归功于
Jyutpinggwai1 gung1 jyu1
Yalegwāi gūng yū
Definition
To give credit to; to attribute success to.
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How it's used
Often used in formal contexts or news reports, this phrase implies a deliberate act of assigning credit to a specific source or cause. While it sounds slightly more literary than everyday speech, it is still the standard way to express the concept of attribution in both professional and public settings.
Examples
He attributes the success to the team's hard work.
Related words
Common phrases
attribute to hard work
attribute to luck
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this phrase in casual conversation where a simpler structure like 係因為 would be more natural. It carries a formal weight that can sound overly stiff or pretentious if used to describe minor, everyday occurrences.
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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.
