liu5 koek3了卻了却
Jyutpingliu5 koek3
Yalelíuh keuk
Definition
To finish or settle a matter, bringing closure and peace of mind.
neutraldaily actionsemotion
How it's used
This term carries a slightly formal or literary weight, often used when referring to long-standing burdens, wishes, or obligations. It implies a sense of relief or closure once the task is completed, distinguishing it from simple verbs like 做完 or 搞掂. It is frequently paired with abstract concepts like 心願 or 心事.
Examples
He finally settled a matter that had been weighing on his mind.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual, everyday contexts like finishing a simple chore or a meal, as it sounds overly dramatic or poetic for mundane tasks. Use 搞掂 instead for routine matters.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
