jyun4 si6完事
Jyutpingjyun4 si6
Yaleyùhn sih
Definition
To finish a task, or to finish making love.
- to finish a task or complete a matter
- to finish making love; to be done having sex
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How it's used
Carries a sense of finality or closure, often implying that a task or situation has reached a point where no further action is required. While it can refer to sexual intercourse, it is frequently used in professional or general contexts to signal that a project or sequence of events has concluded. It often appears in situations where someone is eager to be finished with a tedious or demanding responsibility.
Examples
Once all the documents are sorted, we are done.
Do you think it's over just because you finished it, without any loose ends to deal with?
Related words
Common phrases
everything is settled and fine
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe the simple completion of a task in a formal setting, as the sexual connotation can make it sound inappropriate or unintentionally suggestive. Use 完成 or 搞掂 instead if you want to be strictly neutral.
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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.



