lou6 gwo3路過路过
Jyutpinglou6 gwo3
Yalelouh gwo
Definition
To pass by a place on one's way somewhere else, rather than visiting it intentionally.
colloquialdaily actionsplaces
How it's used
Emphasize the incidental nature of an action by using this term to signal that your presence at a location was unplanned. It is frequently paired with 咁啱 to underscore that the encounter or arrival was purely coincidental. It serves as a polite way to explain your presence without implying you had a specific intent to visit.
Related words
Common phrases
happened to pass by
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a deliberate journey or a planned visit, as it specifically implies a lack of prior intention to stop at that location. It is not interchangeable with 經過 when the latter refers to a planned route or a necessary stop on a journey.
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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.
