jap6 sau2入手
Jyutpingjap6 sau2
Yaleyahp sáu
Definition
To start; to get started with something; to begin.
colloquialdaily actionswork
How it's used
Focuses on the initial step or the point of entry for a task or project. It is frequently used when someone feels overwhelmed by a large amount of information or a complex situation and needs to identify the first logical action to take.
Examples
This plan is so complicated, how should we get started?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin usage where it can mean to purchase or acquire an item. In Cantonese, it strictly refers to the process of beginning or finding a way into a task.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
