dai6 ji6 cyu2第二處第二处
Jyutpingdai6 ji6 cyu2
Yaledaih yih chyú
Definition
Another place; somewhere else.
colloquialplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to a location distinct from the one currently being discussed or occupied. It is far more common in spoken Cantonese than the formal alternative 另外一個地方, which sounds stiff and overly descriptive in casual conversation.
Examples
This place isn't convenient, let's go somewhere else.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using 另外地方 as a direct translation, as it lacks the natural flow of 第二處 in spoken sentences. Learners often overcomplicate the phrase by adding extra words when a simple second-place construction is sufficient.
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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.
