zaa1 go3 paa4揸個扒揸个扒
Jyutpingzaa1 go3 paa4
Yalejā go pàh
Definition
To shake hands; to greet someone with a handshake.
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How it's used
This is a very informal, playful way to refer to shaking hands, literally translating to grabbing a steak. It is used exclusively among friends or peers in casual settings to signal camaraderie or a friendly agreement. Using this in a formal business meeting would be highly inappropriate and sound unprofessional.
Examples
Long time no see, let's shake hands!
Related words
Common phrases
to shake hands with someone
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal act of grabbing a piece of meat, as the context makes the meaning clear. It is strictly a slang term for a handshake and cannot be used for other types of physical contact.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
