gaai1 dyun6階段阶段
Jyutpinggaai1 dyun6
Yalegāai dyuhn
Definition
Stage; phase; step in a process.
neutraltimework
How it's used
Refers specifically to distinct periods or segments within a larger process or development. It is often used in professional or analytical contexts to discuss progress, such as in projects or personal growth. Unlike more casual words for time, it implies a structured progression where one part leads to the next.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
The most important thing at this stage is to build a solid foundation.
Which stage do you think they are at right now?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a simple point in time or a calendar date, as it requires a sense of development or transition between states.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
