gei2 tin1 hau6幾天後几天后
Jyutpinggei2 tin1 hau6
Yalegéi tīn hauh
Definition
A few days later; several days later.
writtentime
How it's used
Although this phrase is understood in Cantonese, it is primarily a written form borrowed from Mandarin. In natural spoken Cantonese, speakers almost exclusively use 幾日後 to express the same meaning. Using 幾天後 in casual conversation can sound slightly formal or like someone reading from a script.
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Common mistake
Learners often use 天 in spoken Cantonese when 日 is the standard choice for time duration. While 天 is acceptable in formal writing, stick to 日 for everyday speech to sound more authentic.
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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.
