cin4 go3 leon4前嗰輪前嗰轮
Jyutpingcin4 go3 leon4
Yalechìhn go lèuhn
Definition
Earlier on; a while ago.
colloquialtime
How it's used
Refers to a vague period in the recent past, often implying a duration of a few weeks or months rather than a specific day. It carries a casual tone and is frequently used to introduce a backstory or explain a past situation that is still relevant to the current conversation.
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Common phrases
some time ago
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 之前, which simply means before or previously. 前嗰輪 specifically emphasizes a stretch of time or a phase in the past, whereas 之前 can refer to any point in time prior to the present.
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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.
