粵

效haau6勞lou4

simp效劳
haau6 lou4xiào láo

English

  1. to serve (in some capacity)
  2. to offer help; to work for
  3. to work for

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 為對方做一啲嘢,付出勞力;係得體嘅講法

Examples

  • 個老人想我效勞。

    The old man asked me a favour.

    Tatoeba · thesilhouette CC BY

  • 我哋樂於為你效勞。

    We are glad to offer you our services.

  • 小姐,有咩可以效勞?

    What can I do for you, Madam?

  • 收銀員問:「有咩要我效勞啊?」

    “How may I help you?” the sales clerk asked.

    Tatoeba · thesilhouette CC BY

Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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