haa6 ci3下次
Jyutpinghaa6 ci3
Yalehah chi
Definition
Next time; the next occurrence of an event or action.
colloquialtime
How it's used
Often functions as an adverbial phrase in Cantonese sentences, frequently appearing at the start of a clause to set the timeframe. It carries a slightly more casual tone than the formal equivalent 下回, which is rarely used in spoken conversation. When used to suggest meeting again, it is almost always paired with a particle like 啦 to soften the tone.
Examples
I will definitely arrive on time next time.
Where do you want to eat next time?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse it with 後次, which is not a standard Cantonese expression. Stick to using 下次 for all future occurrences.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
