bin1 bin6邊便边便
Jyutpingbin1 bin6
Yalebīn bihn
Definition
Which direction or side; which way.
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How it's used
Used primarily to ask about direction or location, this term is a classic example of how Cantonese speakers often prefer specific local variants over standard Mandarin equivalents. While 邊度 is more common for asking about a general location, 邊便 specifically highlights the directional aspect of movement or orientation. It is frequently interchangeable with 邊面 in casual speech.
Examples
Which direction do you guys want to go to play?
Which way should I go to get to the MTR station?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse 邊便 with 邊度, but 邊度 is for general location while 邊便 focuses on a specific path or direction. Using 邊便 to ask for a city or a building name can sound slightly unnatural compared to using 邊度.
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Grammar guides
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