goi2 kei4改期
Jyutpinggoi2 kei4
Yalegói kèih
Definition
To reschedule; to change a scheduled date to another day.
colloquialworktime
How it's used
Use this term specifically for appointments, meetings, or events that have already been set but need to be moved to a different time. It implies a mutual agreement or a formal change rather than just being late or missing an event. It is common to pair this with the particle 咗 when describing a change that has already been decided.
Examples
We have an emergency tomorrow, can we reschedule?
The boss said the meeting needs to be rescheduled, let's hold it next week.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for personal plans that are not formal appointments, as it sounds too professional or bureaucratic in casual social contexts. For informal plans with friends, people often prefer saying 轉日子 or 遲啲先約.
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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.
