gwo3 ji3 m4 heoi3過意唔去过意唔去
Jyutpinggwo3 ji3 m4 heoi3
Yalegwo yi m̀h heui
Definition
To feel sorry, apologetic, or guilty about something.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
Expresses a sense of social indebtedness or mild guilt rather than a formal apology. It is frequently used when someone has gone out of their way to help you, or when you feel you have inconvenienced others. It carries a softer, more personal tone than the formal 抱歉.
Examples
I feel really bad for causing you so much trouble.
Related words
Common phrases
really feel bad about it
Common mistake
Do not use this to apologize for serious moral failings or crimes, as it is reserved for interpersonal situations involving favors or minor inconveniences. It is an adjective describing a state of mind, not a verb for performing an apology.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
