tai2 zoi6… fan6 soeng5睇在...份上
Jyutpingtai2 zoi6… fan6 soeng5
Yaletái joi6… fahn séuhng
Definition
For the sake of; purely out of respect for.
colloquialpeoplecommunication
How it's used
This expression is used to justify an action that one might otherwise refuse, emphasizing that the decision is based solely on a specific relationship or external factor. It functions as a way to show that the speaker is making an exception or showing mercy, often implying that the person being helped does not deserve the favor on their own merits.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a literal act of looking at something, but it is strictly a fixed phrase used to introduce a condition or motive for a concession. Ensure the noun phrase following the structure represents the person or relationship being honored, rather than a physical object.
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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.
