gam1 gaai3今屆今届
Jyutpinggam1 gaai3
Yalegām gaai
Definition
This current term, session, or occurrence of an event.
neutraltime
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the current instance of a recurring event like a competition, election, or festival. It functions as a time-based determiner that replaces the need for longer phrases like 呢一次嘅. It is almost exclusively used for formal or organized events rather than casual occurrences.
Examples
Who do you think will win this year's competition?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this for general time references like this week or this month, where 呢個 is required. It is strictly for events that have distinct iterations.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
