syu1 gaai2紓解纾解
Jyutpingsyu1 gaai2
Yalesyū gáai
Definition
To ease, alleviate, or relieve a difficult situation.
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How it's used
Formal in tone, this term is primarily found in news reports, government policy discussions, or serious writing. While it functions as a verb, it is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation where people would prefer simpler alternatives like 減輕 or 解決.
Examples
The government should find ways to alleviate the people's hardships.
You can relieve stress by exercising.
Related words
Common phrases
alleviate the hardships of the people
relieve stress
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a casual word for relaxing, but it specifically refers to alleviating a burden, pressure, or crisis rather than just taking a break.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
