waang4 gwo3橫過横过
Jyutpingwaang4 gwo3
Yalewàahng gwo
Definition
To cross; to walk across a road, river, or other path to the other side.
neutraldaily actionstransport
How it's used
Focuses on the physical act of traversing a space from one side to the other. While it works for roads and bridges, it sounds slightly more formal or descriptive than the common verb 過. Use it when you want to emphasize the movement across a specific path or obstacle.
Examples
Don't cross the road recklessly.
He just walked across the bridge.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this for abstract concepts like crossing a deadline or crossing your fingers, as it is strictly for physical movement across a space.
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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.
