jau5 fan6有份
Jyutpingjau5 fan6
Yaleyáuh fahn
Definition
To have a share in; to take part in or be involved in something.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
Focuses on the sense of being included in a group or sharing in the responsibility or outcome of an event. It often implies a sense of belonging or accountability, rather than just simple participation. It is frequently used to tease someone who claims innocence in a collective mistake by pointing out they were indeed involved.
Examples
You are also involved in organizing the event this time.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin word 有份 which can sometimes mean to have a share or portion of something material. In Cantonese, it is almost exclusively used for participating in an action or event.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
