hoeng3 zo2向左
Jyutpinghoeng3 zo2
Yaleheung jó
Definition
To turn left; to the left.
colloquialtransport
How it's used
Directional commands often pair with the verb 轉 to sound natural in navigation. While 向左 is standard for giving directions, speakers frequently use the more casual phrase 轉左 when telling someone where to go.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake 向左 as a standalone verb, but it functions more like a directional prepositional phrase. It is almost always followed by a verb like 轉 or 行 to form a complete action.
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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.
