zou2 tau2早抖
Jyutpingzou2 tau2
Yalejóu táu
Definition
Good night; a parting phrase used before bed or late at night wishing someone a good rest.
colloquialdaily actionstime
How it's used
Carries a casual and warm tone, often used among friends or family members when parting ways late at night. Unlike the more formal or standard way of saying good night, this expression implies a friendly wish for the other person to get some rest. It is strictly reserved for nighttime contexts and would sound strange if used during the day.
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Common mistake
Do not use this to mean 'good morning' or as a general farewell during daylight hours, as it specifically relates to the act of going to sleep.
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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.
