zo6 dang2坐等
Jyutpingzo6 dang2
Yalejoh dáng
Definition
To sit and wait.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Often carries a slightly critical or sarcastic undertone, implying that the person is being passive or lazy instead of taking action. While it literally means to sit and wait, it is frequently used to describe someone who expects things to happen without putting in any effort.
Examples
I am sitting here waiting for the result.
Are you planning to just sit and wait for an opportunity?
Related words
Common phrases
sit and wait for the result
sit and wait for an opportunity
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe the act of waiting in a queue or waiting for a friend at a restaurant, as it implies a lack of initiative rather than a physical posture.
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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.
