jat1 go3 deoi3一個對一个对
Jyutpingjat1 go3 deoi3
Yaleyāt go deui
Definition
One thing which, or one person who.
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How it's used
This structure is essentially a relative clause marker where the headword is modified by a phrase starting with 對. It functions similarly to the English relative pronoun who or that, connecting a noun to a description of its relationship or impact. It is most commonly used when describing how someone or something interacts with or affects a specific target.
Examples
This is a decision that is good for everyone.
Related words
Common phrases
a method that is helpful to you
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this structure for all relative clauses, but it is specifically used for relationships or impacts involving the preposition 對. Do not use it for simple descriptive clauses where no target is involved, such as saying a person who is tall or a car that is fast.
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Grammar guides
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