zou6 to5做妥
Jyutpingzou6 to5
Yalejouh tóh
Definition
To do appropriately, properly, or successfully.
colloquialworkdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the successful completion of a task with an emphasis on quality and thoroughness. It implies that the action was not just finished, but carried out to a satisfactory standard. Often used in professional or serious contexts where accountability is expected.
Examples
Don't worry, I will definitely get it done properly.
Related words
Common phrases
complete the task properly
complete the procedures properly
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 做好, but 做妥 carries a stronger sense of finality and meeting a specific requirement or standard, whereas 做好 is more general.
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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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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
