kap1 nei5給你给你
Jyutpingkap1 nei5
Yalekāp néih
Definition
To give to you.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Cantonese speakers use 畀 instead of 給 to express the act of giving. It functions as both a main verb and a marker to introduce the recipient of an action. When used as a marker, it is often followed by a verb phrase to indicate that someone is allowed or caused to do something.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 給 because it is common in written Chinese and Mandarin. Using 給 in spoken Cantonese sounds unnatural and overly formal, as if reading from a textbook.
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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.
