gwan2 gaau2滾攪滚搅
Jyutpinggwan2 gaau2
Yalegwán gáau
Definition
To bother, trouble, or disturb someone.
- humbleto bother, trouble, or disturb someone; used as a polite apology
- to harass or disturb
colloquialpeopledaily actions
How it's used
Use this term primarily as a polite, self-deprecating way to acknowledge that your presence or request has caused inconvenience to someone else. It functions similarly to the English expression "sorry to bother you" but carries a stronger sense of humility, often used when visiting someone's home or asking for a favor. It is common to hear it paired with 晒 to emphasize the extent of the trouble caused.
Examples
Sorry for bothering you for so long.
I came over specially today, sorry for the trouble.
Related words
Common phrases
sorry for all the trouble
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the term 搞滾 which means to mess something up or cause a disaster. While they share the same characters, the order is crucial for meaning.
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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.
