gaan3 m4 zung1間唔中间唔中

Jyutpinggaan3 m4 zung1

Yalegaan m̀h jūng

Definition

Sometimes; from time to time; every now and then.

colloquialtime

How it's used

This expression implies a low frequency of occurrence, suggesting that something happens sporadically rather than on a regular schedule. It is often used to describe habits or states that are not constant but still recur over a period of time. It carries a casual tone and is perfectly suited for everyday conversation.

Examples

ngo5我gaan3間m4唔zung1中dou1都wui6會heoi3去go2嗰gaan1間caan1餐teng1廳sik6食faan6飯。

I go to that restaurant to eat from time to time.

nei5你hai6係mai1咪gaan1間m4唔zung3中wui2會gok3覺dak1得hou2好攰aa1呀？

Do you feel tired every now and then?

Common phrases

gaan3間m4唔zung1中jat1一ci3次

once in a while

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a synonym of 有時, but 間唔中 specifically emphasizes the irregular, intermittent nature of an event, whereas 有時 is more neutral and can refer to any point in time.