dai6 ci3第次
Jyutpingdai6 ci3
Yaledaih chi
Definition
Next time; another time.
colloquialtime
How it's used
This construction is used to count occurrences or rank events in a sequence. It is almost always preceded by a number or a question word like 幾 to indicate the specific iteration. When referring to the very first time, it is common to omit the number one and simply say 第一次.
Examples
This is my first time eating at this restaurant.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 次數, which refers to the frequency or total count of times something happens rather than the ordinal sequence of an event.
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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.
