hau6 gu3 zi1 jau1後顧之憂后顾之忧
Jyutpinghau6 gu3 zi1 jau1
Yalehauh gu jī yāu
Definition
Anxiety, trouble, or worries about one's family, the rear, or the future.
neutralemotionfamily
How it's used
Often used in contexts involving family responsibilities or financial security, this idiom implies that someone can focus on their current tasks because their domestic or future needs are already taken care of. It carries a sense of relief and stability, suggesting that the person is now free from the burden of potential trouble behind them.
Examples
With this insurance, I have no worries about the future.
Related words
Common phrases
resolve worries about the future
have no worries about the future
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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.
