leon4 dou3輪到轮到
Jyutpingleon4 dou3
Yalelèuhn dou
Definition
To be one's turn in a sequence to do something.
colloquialdaily actionstime
How it's used
Focuses on the sequence of events or duties rather than just physical rotation. It is frequently paired with the particle 喇 to signal that the responsibility has now shifted to the person being addressed. Use it to emphasize that the waiting period is over and action is now required from the subject.
Examples
It is your turn to wash the dishes today.
When will it finally be my turn?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it to mean physical rotation or spinning, which is expressed by 轉. Learners sometimes confuse the sequence aspect with the physical movement of objects.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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