jau4 tau4 lei4 gwo3由頭嚟過由头嚟过
Jyutpingjau4 tau4 lei4 gwo3
Yaleyàuh tàuh lèih gwo
Definition
To start over again from the very beginning.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
This phrase carries a sense of wiping the slate clean after a failure or a realization that the current path is not working. It is often used to encourage someone to abandon a flawed process rather than trying to patch it up. It implies a total reset rather than just a minor adjustment.
Examples
Since you made a mistake, why not just start over from the beginning?
Related words
Common phrases
decide to start from scratch
forced to start all over again
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 重頭嚟過, which is also common and means essentially the same thing. Both are interchangeable in daily speech.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
