gaa1 zan2家陣家阵

Jyutpinggaa1 zan2

Yalegā ján

副詞Common

Definition

Now, at this very moment, often used to emphasize the current situation or what should be done.

colloquialtime

How it's used

Carries a slightly more assertive or urgent tone than the neutral 而家. It is frequently employed to contrast the current state of affairs with a previous situation or to highlight that a specific action is required immediately. Speakers often use it to set a serious or impatient mood when addressing someone's behavior.

Examples

gaa1家zan2陣dou1都gei2幾dim2點laa1喇，nei5你zung6仲mei6未fan3瞓？

What time is it now, and you're still not asleep?

gaa1家zan2陣m4唔hai6係gong2講siu3笑，nei5你jing6認zan1真di1啲laa1啦。

This isn't a joke right now, be more serious.

Common phrases

gaa1家zan2陣sin1先lai4嚟

only now (implying it is too late)

gaa1家zan2陣m4唔tung4同laa1喇

things are different now

Common mistake

Learners often confuse it with 而家, which is the standard, neutral way to say now. While they are interchangeable in many contexts, using 家陣 in a very formal or professional setting can sound overly blunt or aggressive.