zou6 sing4做成
Jyutpingzou6 sing4
Yalejouh sìhng
Definition
To result in, make, or cause.
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How it's used
Focus on the result or consequence of an action rather than the process itself when using this term. It is frequently paired with negative outcomes like trouble or mess. Unlike formal written Chinese where this might imply a physical transformation, in spoken Cantonese it leans heavily towards creating a difficult or undesirable state of affairs.
Examples
He made the whole situation very awkward like that.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean 'to finish making' something, as that is better expressed with 做完. Using it for physical construction often sounds unnatural or like a direct translation from written Chinese.
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Grammar guides
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