kwan3 jiu5困擾困扰
Jyutpingkwan3 jiu5
Yalekwan yíuh
Definition
To trouble, perplex, or cause worry and distress.
neutralemotion
How it's used
Focuses on internal mental states or lingering anxieties rather than simple confusion. It implies a persistent weight on the mind that prevents one from feeling settled. While it can be used in formal writing, it is equally common in spoken Cantonese to describe personal emotional struggles.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe simple lack of knowledge or being puzzled by a riddle, as it carries a stronger emotional burden of distress or worry. Use 唔明 or 諗唔通 for situations where you just need an explanation.
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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.
