waan2 dou3 dai2玩到底
Jyutpingwaan2 dou3 dai2
Yalewáan dou dái
Definition
To follow something through or play something out to the very end.
colloquialdaily actionsemotion
How it's used
This phrase often carries a sense of stubbornness or commitment to a specific course of action, regardless of the consequences. It is frequently used in contexts involving competition, gambling, or complex interpersonal conflicts where one party refuses to back down. It implies an all-or-nothing mentality that goes beyond simple persistence.
Examples
Since you decided to see it through to the end, don't give up halfway.
Are you really planning to play this game with him until the very end?
Common phrases
to accompany someone to the end
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply playing a game to the end, as it carries a strong connotation of defiance or extreme commitment that is absent in neutral phrases like 玩完.
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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.
