haa6 nin4下年
Jyutpinghaa6 nin4
Yalehah nìhn
Definition
Next year; the coming year.
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How it's used
Use this term to refer to the calendar year immediately following the current one. It is the standard, everyday way to express this concept in spoken Cantonese, sounding much more natural than the more formal 明年.
Examples
I plan to travel to Japan next year.
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using 明年 in casual conversation, as it sounds overly literary or like a news broadcast. Stick to 下年 for all daily interactions.
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