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Jyutpingwan2 goek3
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Definition
To find an extra person to complete a team, a game, or an activity.
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How it's used
The term specifically refers to finding a person to complete a group for an activity, such as mahjong, sports, or a board game. It implies that the group is incomplete and requires a specific number of participants to function properly. It is almost exclusively used in social or recreational contexts rather than professional ones.
Examples
We are one person short, can you find someone to join us?
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for simply finding a friend or a partner, but it carries the specific nuance of filling a vacancy in a group that requires a fixed number of players.
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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.
