zo2 fu6 jau6 bat6左輔右弼左辅右弼
Jyutpingzo2 fu6 jau6 bat6
Yalejó fuh yauh baht
Definition
To be helpful assistants to a person in power.
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How it's used
Originating from classical political and military contexts, this idiom describes people who provide essential support to a leader. It is now used metaphorically in professional or social settings to refer to someone's most trusted and effective right-hand men. While it sounds slightly formal or literary, it is still commonly used in modern Cantonese to praise the competence of a team.
Examples
He has two capable assistants by his side, so his work goes very smoothly.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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