jing3 fu6應付应付
Jyutpingjing3 fu6
Yaleying fuh
Definition
To deal with, cope with, or handle a situation, often by doing the bare minimum.
colloquialworkdaily actions
How it's used
Often implies a sense of doing just enough to get by or managing under pressure rather than excelling. It frequently appears in contexts involving stress, tight deadlines, or difficult people where the goal is simply to survive the situation.
Examples
How are we supposed to deal with this troublesome stuff?
He cannot handle this much work all by himself.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with 處理, which is more neutral and implies solving a problem or managing a task properly. 應付 carries a subtle nuance of struggle or bare minimum effort to keep things under control.
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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.
