si6 gon3事幹事干
Jyutpingsi6 gon3
Yalesih gon
Definition
Matter, business, or affair; a slightly dated equivalent of 事.
colloquialdaily actionsother
How it's used
Carries a slightly formal or old fashioned tone compared to the common word 事. It often implies a specific task or an errand that requires attention rather than just a generic event. While it can be used to describe being busy, it is frequently used in a slightly dramatic or inquisitive way when asking someone why they are bothering you.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual, everyday speech as it can sound overly serious or slightly archaic. Most native speakers prefer using 事 or 嘢 when referring to general matters or tasks.
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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.
