diu6 wai2調位调位
Jyutpingdiu6 wai2
Yalediuh wái
Definition
To change or swap seats.
colloquialschooldaily actions
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the physical act of swapping seats or the teacher's act of rearranging a seating chart. It is common in school settings or when asking someone on public transport to switch so you can sit with a friend. Unlike formal terms for changing positions, this is strictly for sitting arrangements.
Examples
Do you mind changing seats with me?
Common phrases
to swap seats with someone
teacher rearranges the seating plan
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
