gan6 zyu6近住
Jyutpinggan6 zyu6
Yalegahn jyuh
Definition
Close to or near to a geographical location.
colloquialplaces
How it's used
Adding the aspect marker 住 to 近 emphasizes the state of being located in proximity to a landmark or object. It functions similarly to a prepositional phrase in English but is integrated directly into the Cantonese predicate structure. This construction is particularly common when describing residential locations or the relative position of buildings.
Examples
My home is close to the MTR station, it is very convenient.
Do you live near that supermarket?
Related words
Common phrases
close to the MTR station
close to the office
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 近住 with 附近, but 附近 is a noun meaning vicinity or neighborhood. You would say 我住喺地鐵站附近, not 我住喺地鐵站近住.
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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.
