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Yaleheui
Definition
To go to; to depart for; to move towards a destination.
Example
colloquialdaily actionstransport
How it's used
Using 去 often implies the start of a journey or a change in location, but it is also frequently used to express the purpose of an action. When someone asks 你去邊, they are usually inquiring about your destination or your plans for the day rather than just your physical movement. It is the standard verb for movement away from the speaker, contrasting with 嚟 which implies movement towards the speaker.
Examples
Where are you going to hang out tomorrow?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 去 to mean 'attend' for events like work or school, but in Cantonese, we typically use 返 for these routine destinations, such as 返工 or 返學.
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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.
