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[粵] wai4 | [國] wei2 [1] [v] do; act; go ahead with [2] [v] serve as; act as; become [3] [v] be; is; be equivalent to [4] [prep] be...by (indicating passive voice) | [syn] 被 [5] [suffix] used after an adjective to form an adverb, e.g. 大為, 廣為 [6] [suffix] used after an adverb for emphasis, e.g. 極為, 頗為 [粵] wai6 | [國] wei4 [prep] for; on behalf of; on account of [variant form] 爲
Default PoS: Additional PoS: Stroke count: 9
Level: 2
Radical: 火 (#86)
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量入為出 loeng4 jap6 wai4 ceot1 = to assess one's income and spend accordingly; to live within one's means; You can only spend what you earn. 為準 wai4 zeon2 = to serve as the norm; ...shall prevail (as standard for rules, regulations, price etc) 為咩 wai6 me1 = for what? 因為 jan1 wai6 = because 為什麼 wai6 sam6 mo1 = why 國 以為 ji5 wai4 = think; believe 為乜 wai6 mat1 = why 粵 為甚麼 wai6 sam6 mo1 = why 國 行為 hang4 wai4 = action; behaviour; conduct 改為 goi2 wai4 = change as See all 158 compounds (CantoDict reports 162 compounds in total, but some may be Common Formations) |
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Showing all 35 examples containing 為
因為唔知底細,所以暫時叫佢紅鬼 粵
Since we don't have much information, we're calling him "red ghost" for now. [Lit. because not-know exact-details, therefore temporarily call him red ghost. ("Red Ghost" here is a codename for a criminal. If his name had already been mentioned we could have 因為唔知底細所以暫時噉叫佢.)]
你以為我係邊個呀? 粵
Who do you think I am?/Do you know who I am? [Lit. you mistakenly-believe I am who [particle]?]
呢個旅遊團以香港人為主。 粵
This tourist group consists mainly of Hongkong people. [以...為主 = take ... as the main thing]
現代嘅女裝恤衫,露出個乳溝、露出個肚臍,都係已經成為常態咗。 粵
Today, it is no longer unusual to have tops for ladies which reveal the cleavage or the navel.
講就天下無敵,做就無能為力。
[He] talks as if no one in the world could match him, but when he must act, he is completely incapable.
我以為有個攝影師做男朋友,佢一定會幫我影好多靚相,殊不知佢一張相都冇幫我影過。 粵
I had the idea that by having a photographer as boyfriend, I would have many of my pictures taken. Little did I know that none of the photographs were of me.
佢可以為咗你沕水撞牆都在所不惜。 粵
He would dive into the water and collide/crash at the wall for you, without regards for the consequences. [in other words: "He would do anything for you."]
若要人不知除非己莫為
[1] The best way to hide a misdeed is not to commit it. [2] What is done by night appears by day.
目前的金融海嘯可能成為黃金復興的契機
This economic tsunami could well be the turning point for gold to be fashionable again.
我隻腳有三粒蚊𧕴,好有可能係因為我前日去公園。 粵
There are three bites on my leg... it's probably because I was in the park the day before yesterday. [Lit. I [counter] leg have three mosquito-bites, very probable is because I day-before-yesterday go park]
其實我好想同佢掟煲,但係因為次次同佢講呢件事佢都喊得好慘,所以到而家我都唔敢同佢講分手 粵
Actually I really want to break up with her, but I daren't suggest it. Every time I mention it, she bursts into tears. [Lit. actually I very want with her break-up, however because time-time with her also speak this [counter] matter she cry manner very pitiful, therefore arrive now I not dare with her speak split hand.]
喺店舖拎走貨品冇畀錢, 是為之店舖盜竊。 粵
Taking away merchandise from a store without making payment is defined as shoplifting.
呢度嘅住客都穿著禮服為主,盡顯其顯赫份 粵
The residents here are all formally attired, a mark of their affluence. [Note: this is a very formal register, and is not the kind of this you'd drop into everyday conversation.] Legend 國 : This term is used in Mandarin/Standard written Chinese, not Cantonese. 粵 : This term is used in Cantonese, not Mandarin/Standard written Chinese. No icon: This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese. |