jau5 ging2有㬌
Jyutpingjau5 ging2
Yaleyáuh gíng
Definition
To have good prospects, a positive outlook, or potential customers.
- slangto have good prospects or a promising outlook
- slangto have potential customers, especially for taxi drivers
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How it's used
Often used to describe a career path or a business venture that shows clear signs of future success. It carries a sense of optimism about long term development rather than just immediate gain. While it can apply to various situations, it is most frequently heard when discussing professional growth or the viability of a new project.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin word 前景. In Cantonese, 有㬌 is specifically colloquial and carries a slightly more informal, punchy tone than the standard written equivalent.
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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.
