bin1 wai2邊位边位
Jyutpingbin1 wai2
Yalebīn wái
Definition
Who; which person.
colloquialpeoplecommunication
How it's used
Carries a more formal or polite tone than the common 邊個, making it the standard choice for phone conversations or when asking about someone you do not know personally. It functions as a respectful way to inquire about an identity without sounding overly blunt or casual.
Examples
Hello, who are you looking for?
Who was that person who called earlier?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this when asking about friends or family members in casual settings, as it can sound slightly distant or overly formal. Stick to 邊個 for informal, everyday interactions.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
