tiu4 gou1調高调高
Jyutpingtiu4 gou1
Yaletìuh gōu
Definition
To adjust higher; to increase.
neutraldaily actionstechnology
How it's used
Focuses on the act of increasing a setting or level, such as temperature, volume, or brightness. It is often used with a directional particle like 啲 to soften the request or indicate a slight change. While it sounds professional in technical contexts, it is perfectly natural in daily life when adjusting household appliances.
Examples
It will be more comfortable if you turn the air conditioning temperature up a bit.
Can you turn the volume up?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it for abstract concepts like price or salary, where 加 or 提高 are more appropriate. It specifically refers to adjusting a mechanical or digital scale.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
