jau5 zo6有助
Jyutpingjau5 zo6
Yaleyáuh joh
Definition
To be helpful to or good for a certain action or event.
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How it's used
Functions as a formal or semi-formal way to express that something is beneficial or conducive to a specific outcome. While it is widely understood, it leans slightly towards written or professional contexts compared to more casual alternatives like 對...有好處. It is frequently used in health advice, news reports, and academic discussions to indicate a positive causal relationship.
Examples
Exercising every day is good for your physical health.
Do you think this method is helpful for solving the problem?
Common mistake
Avoid using it in very casual, intimate settings where it might sound like you are reading from a textbook or a news broadcast. For everyday speech, people often prefer using phrases like 對...好或者幫到手.
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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.
