si6 gon1事乾事干
Jyutpingsi6 gon1
Yalesih gōn
Definition
Matter, affair, business, or reason.
colloquialdaily actionscommunication
How it's used
This term functions as a colloquial way to refer to business or matters that require attention. It carries a slightly more informal and sometimes urgent tone compared to the standard 事 or 事情. It is frequently used in questions to probe the reason behind someone reaching out unexpectedly.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with the Mandarin term 事幹, but in Cantonese, it is specifically used as a noun for business or errands. Avoid using it in formal writing as it is strictly a spoken expression.
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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.
