jau4猷
Jyutpingjau4
Yaleyàuh
Definition
To plan, or a plan or way.
writtenother
How it's used
Literary and formal in nature, this character is rarely used in daily spoken Cantonese. It is almost exclusively found in the compound word 籌猷, which refers to planning or devising strategies. Most speakers will use 計, 計劃, or 辦法 instead in everyday conversation.
Examples
Do you have any other strategies or plans?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common verb, but it is primarily a noun or a formal element in specific idioms. Using it in casual speech will sound highly unnatural or overly academic.
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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.
