ceoi4 dei6隨地随地
Jyutpingceoi4 dei6
Yalechèuih deih
Definition
Anywhere; at any convenient place on the ground or around, often used of improper actions.
colloquialdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the lack of care or consideration for one's surroundings, often implying a messy or uncivilized action. It is frequently used in negative commands or to describe behavior that violates social norms, such as leaving personal items or trash in public spaces.
Examples
Don't litter anywhere on the ground.
Why is he just sitting anywhere on the ground like that?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 隨便, which means 'as one pleases' or 'casual'. While 隨地 implies a physical location on the ground, 隨便 is about the lack of restriction or preference in a general sense.
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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.
