wong5 faan2往返
Jyutpingwong5 faan2
Yalewóhng fáan
Definition
To travel back and forth; to make a round trip.
writtentransportwork
How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or written contexts, such as business reports, travel arrangements, or news broadcasts. In casual daily conversation, people typically use the more natural phrasing 去完又返嚟 or 嚟嚟去去 to describe the same action. It implies a repetitive journey between two specific locations rather than just a single round trip.
Examples
He has to go back and forth between Hong Kong and China for work all the time.
How many times do you have to go back and forth today to get it done?
Related words
Common phrases
frequent back and forth travel
round trip ticket
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this in casual speech where it sounds overly stiff or academic. It is not a word you would use when telling a friend you are just popping out to the shop and coming back.
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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.
