gaak3 lei4隔來隔来
Jyutpinggaak3 lei4
Yalegaak lèih
Definition
Beside, next to, or next door.
colloquialplaces
How it's used
This term is used specifically to describe physical proximity or adjacent locations. It is frequently used to refer to neighbors or the room immediately adjacent to one's own. While it functions as a location marker, it is strictly colloquial and should be avoided in formal written contexts.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 隔離, which sounds identical in many dialects but specifically means to isolate or quarantine in Cantonese. Always use 隔來 when referring to physical space or neighbors to avoid confusion with medical or social isolation.
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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.
