bin1 go3邊個边个
Jyutpingbin1 go3
Yalebīn go
Definition
Who; which person.
colloquialpeoplecommunication
How it's used
This is the standard, everyday way to ask for a person's identity in Cantonese. It functions as both a direct question word and an indefinite pronoun, similar to how someone might use 'whoever' or 'anyone' in English. When used as a subject or object, it is almost always followed by the classifier 個, which acts as a placeholder for the person being asked about.
Examples
Who is that person at the door?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often try to use 誰, which is the Mandarin equivalent. While 誰 is understood in Hong Kong, it sounds very formal or literary and is rarely used in natural spoken Cantonese.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
