cin4 go2 paai4前嗰牌
Jyutpingcin4 go2 paai4
Yalechìhn gó pàaih
Definition
Some time ago; a while back; recently.
colloquialplaces
How it's used
This expression is specifically used to describe physical seating arrangements in venues like cinemas, classrooms, or theaters. It functions as a locative phrase and is almost always preceded by a preposition like 喺 to indicate where someone is sitting or where an object is located. It carries a slightly more informal tone than the more standard 前排.
Examples
We sat in the front row to watch the movie.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 前嗰排, which refers to a period of time in the recent past. The distinction lies in the character 牌, which relates to a row or a sign, versus 排, which relates to a sequence or a period of time.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
