dai6 sei3第四
Jyutpingdai6 sei3
Yaledaih sei
Definition
Fourth; the fourth.
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How it's used
Ordinal numbers in Cantonese are formed by adding 第 before the number. When referring to a specific item in a sequence, always include a measure word like 個 or 層 after the number to make the phrase complete.
Examples
Common mistake
Avoid using 第四 as a standalone noun when referring to people or objects, as it sounds incomplete without a classifier. Always attach a measure word to clarify what is being counted.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
