faan4 hai6凡係凡系
Jyutpingfaan4 hai6
Yalefàahn haih
Definition
Every; all; each and every.
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How it's used
Functions as a broad quantifier that emphasizes the inclusion of every single member within a group. It is often followed by a subject and then a verb phrase, frequently paired with 都 to reinforce the sense of totality. It carries a slightly more formal or emphatic tone compared to simply using 每個 or 所有.
Examples
He likes everything that tastes good.
Every student must bring their student ID.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 凡是 in Mandarin, which is a formal conjunction. In Cantonese, 凡係 is used more flexibly in daily speech to mean 'whenever' or 'every single one', and it must be followed by a noun or a noun phrase to function correctly.
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Grammar guides
- 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.
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