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Jyutpinghaa6 lit6
Yalehah liht
Definition
The following; listed below.
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How it's used
Used primarily in formal writing, announcements, or structured presentations. It functions as a formal marker to introduce a list of items or points. In casual spoken Cantonese, people prefer using 下面 or 以下 instead to introduce information.
Examples
Please pay attention to the following suggestions.
The following are the things we need to buy tonight.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual conversation, as it sounds overly stiff and bureaucratic. It is strictly a written or formal speech term, not a natural choice for daily chat.
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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.
