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Jyutpinggwo3 haak3
Yalegwo haak
Definition
Passerby; someone who is just passing through.
neutralpeople
How it's used
Often carries a poetic or melancholic tone when used to describe someone who enters and leaves one's life quickly. It implies a sense of transience or lack of deep connection. While it can literally refer to a traveler passing through a location, it is far more common in metaphorical contexts regarding relationships or personal history.
Measure word
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He is just a passerby in my life.
Many passersby pass through here every day.
Related words
Common phrases
passerby in one's life
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
