dong1 dei6當地当地
Jyutpingdong1 dei6
Yaledōng deih
Definition
The place previously mentioned; local or that locality.
neutralplaces
How it's used
Refers specifically to a place previously mentioned in the conversation or a location currently under discussion. It functions as a formal or written-style pronoun that is often replaced by 嗰度 in casual spoken Cantonese. Using it in everyday speech can make you sound slightly more detached or like you are reading from a news report.
Examples
I went there last year, the food there is really great.
Do you know what fun places there are to visit there?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use it interchangeably with 嗰度, but 嗰度 is the standard choice for casual speech. Avoid using it to refer to a place that has not been introduced in the context, as it requires an antecedent to be understood.
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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.
