gwo3 dak1 heoi3過得去过得去
Jyutpinggwo3 dak1 heoi3
Yalegwo dāk heui
Definition
Passable, fair, or not bad; barely acceptable.
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How it's used
Expresses a sense of adequacy or meeting a minimum standard rather than genuine excellence. It is frequently used with 算係 to soften the assessment, implying that while it is not impressive, it is not worth complaining about either. It often functions as a polite way to avoid giving a harsh critique when something is just barely acceptable.
Examples
The food at this restaurant is passable.
Do you think his report is good enough yet?
Related words
Common phrases
can be considered passable
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of passing through a physical space. When used as an adjective, it describes quality or performance, not movement.
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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.
