jat1 ci3 gwo3一次過一次过
Jyutpingjat1 ci3 gwo3
Yaleyāt chi gwo
Definition
All at once; in one go; finishing a task completely in a single continuous or simultaneous action.
colloquialdaily actionswork
How it's used
Focuses on efficiency by grouping multiple actions into a single session to avoid repetition. It is frequently used when discussing tasks, payments, or communication where efficiency is the priority. It carries a sense of finality, implying that once the action is done, there is no need to revisit it.
Examples
Let's buy everything in one go.
Can you say it all at once?
Related words
Common phrases
to clear everything off in one go
to get it all done in one go
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 一次, which simply means once. 一次過 emphasizes the completion of a series of tasks or a large volume of work in a single effort rather than just the frequency of an event.
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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.
