hong1 zai3匡濟匡济

Jyutpinghong1 zai3

Yalehōng jai

Definition

To save, help, or rectify a situation.

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How it's used

This is a formal, literary term that is rarely used in everyday spoken Cantonese. It carries a sense of moral responsibility or grand scale, often appearing in political or historical contexts rather than casual conversation. Using it in a daily setting might sound overly dramatic or archaic.

Examples

keoi5佢soeng2想zeon6盡lik6力hong1匡zai3濟ni1呢go3個se5社wui2會。

He wants to do his best to rectify this society.

jau5有mou5冇fong1方faat3法ho2可ji5以hong1匡zai3濟ni1呢go3個guk6局min6面？

Is there any way to save this situation?

Common phrases

hong1匡zai3濟si4時gaan1艱

to save the country from difficult times

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a common verb like 救, but it is restricted to formal writing or high-register speech. It is not used for simple tasks like saving a file or rescuing a pet.