jau5 laai6有賴有赖
Jyutpingjau5 laai6
Yaleyáuh laaih
Definition
To depend on, rest on, or rely on something in order to achieve success.
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How it's used
Focuses on the positive contribution or necessary condition for a successful outcome. It is formal in tone and typically used when expressing gratitude or acknowledging the source of success. Unlike 靠, which can imply a simple reliance or even a negative dependency, 有賴 carries a sense of credit and appreciation.
Examples
The success of this event really depends on everyone's help.
Is the company's good performance due to your hard work?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual, everyday situations where you would simply say 靠. It sounds unnatural if used to describe basic survival or trivial dependencies.
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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.
