zou6 fuk1造福
Jyutpingzou6 fuk1
Yalejouh fūk
Definition
To bring benefit or well-being to others; to improve people's lives.
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How it's used
Carries a formal and slightly lofty tone, often appearing in speeches, news reports, or when discussing philanthropy. It implies a significant or long-term positive impact rather than a small, everyday favor. You will rarely hear it used in casual, one-on-one conversation between friends.
Examples
How do you benefit the people around you?
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Common mistake
Do not use this to describe small, personal favors like buying someone lunch. It is reserved for broader, more impactful actions that affect a community or a large group of people.
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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.
- How oftenUsually, sometimes, all the time, rarely, never. All five sit in one slot, between the subject and the verb.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
