zau2 gwai1 zo2走歸左走归左
Jyutpingzau2 gwai1 zo2
Yalejáu gwāi jó
Definition
To go astray, go off track, or take a wrong path in life.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a metaphorical deviation from a correct moral or life path rather than physical navigation. It carries a sense of regret or concern, often used when someone has started associating with bad influences or making poor life decisions. It is distinct from simply getting lost, which would be 蕩失路.
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Common mistake
Do not use this for physical navigation, such as getting lost in a city or taking a wrong turn while driving. It is strictly reserved for character development and life choices.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
