to1 hau6 teoi2拖後腿拖后腿
Jyutpingto1 hau6 teoi2
Yaletō hauh téui
Definition
To hold someone back; to impede, hinder, or be a drag on someone's progress.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
