ze3 gwo3借過借过

Jyutpingze3 gwo3

Yaleje gwo

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To step aside; to make way for someone to pass.

colloquialdaily actionstransport

How it's used

Used primarily when navigating through crowded spaces like MTR stations or busy streets. It functions as a polite but firm request for physical space rather than a literal request to borrow something. It is almost always paired with 唔該 to soften the tone.

Examples

m4唔goi1該ze3借gwo3過，ngo5我jiu3要jap6入heoi3去。

Excuse me, let me through, I need to go in.

nei5你dei6哋ze3借gwo3過aa4呀，zo2阻zyu6住saai3晒tiu4條lou6路。

Could you move aside? You are blocking the whole path.

Common phrases

m4唔goi1該ze3借gwo3過

Excuse me, let me through

Common mistake

Do not confuse this with 借, which means to borrow or lend. Learners sometimes mistakenly think it implies asking for permission to borrow something, but it is strictly a command or request for someone to move out of the way.