maan6 daai6 si6 si6 jau5 ngo5萬大事事有我万大事事有我
Jyutpingmaan6 daai6 si6 si6 jau5 ngo5
Yalemaahn daaih sih sih yáuh ngóh
Definition
You can count on me no matter what happens; I am here for you.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
This phrase is a reassuring expression of loyalty and reliability often used to comfort someone who is anxious about a difficult situation. It functions as a promise that the speaker will take responsibility or provide support regardless of the outcome. It is common to hear this from a mentor, a protective older sibling, or a close friend who wants to alleviate the pressure on someone else.
Examples
Don't worry, you can count on me no matter what happens.
If there are any problems, I am here to take care of it.
Related words
Common phrases
I am here to handle whatever happens
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a literal description of a task, but it is purely an idiomatic promise of support. It is not used to describe the actual steps taken to solve a problem, but rather the commitment to stand by someone during a crisis.
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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.
