wo4 gaai2和解
Jyutpingwo4 gaai2
Yalewòh gáai
Definition
To reconcile, settle a dispute, or reach an agreement.
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How it's used
While often used in formal legal contexts like court cases, this term is also perfectly natural when describing personal relationships. It implies a conscious effort to end a conflict rather than just letting it fade away. It is frequently used with the particle 咗 to indicate that the reconciliation has been completed.
Examples
The two of them have finally reconciled.
Are you two looking to settle the dispute with lawyers?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for casual disagreements between friends, where terms like 講和 or 冇事係返度 are more common. Using 和解 in a casual setting can sound overly serious or like you are treating a minor argument as a legal matter.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
