tou2 gaau3討教讨教

Jyutpingtou2 gaau3

Yaletóu gaau

動詞

Definition

To ask for advice; to consult someone.

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How it's used

Carries a formal and respectful tone, often used when seeking guidance from someone with more experience or expertise. While it functions as a verb, it is frequently paired with 向 to indicate the direction of the request. It is much less common in casual, everyday conversation than simply using 問 or 請教.

Examples

ngo5我soeng2想hoeng3向nei5你tou2討gaau3教jat1一haa5下dim2點joeng2樣zyu2煮ni1呢go3個sung3餸。

I want to ask you for some advice on how to cook this dish.

Common phrases

hoeng3向nei5你tou2討gaau3教

to ask you for advice

do1多do1多tou2討gaau3教

to seek much advice

Common mistake

Avoid using this in casual settings with friends or peers, as it can sound overly stiff or even sarcastic if the situation does not warrant such formality.