geoi1 man4居民
Jyutpinggeoi1 man4
Yalegēui màhn
Definition
Resident or inhabitant; a person who settles and lives in a particular place.
neutralpeopleplaces
How it's used
This term is primarily used in formal or administrative contexts, such as government announcements, news reports, or housing estate notices. In everyday casual conversation, people are much more likely to refer to neighbors or people living in a specific area using terms like 街坊 or 嗰度啲人.
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go3個goExamples
The residents here are very united.
Related words
Common phrases
permanent resident
residents' committee
Common mistake
Avoid using this word to describe your own neighbors in a friendly, informal chat, as it sounds overly bureaucratic and distant. Use 街坊 instead for a more natural, community-oriented tone.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
