haa6 jat1 go3下一個下一个
Jyutpinghaa6 jat1 go3
Yalehah yāt go
Definition
The next one.
colloquialtimepeople
How it's used
Often used to refer to the next person in a queue or the next item in a sequence. It functions as a noun phrase and frequently appears with the particle 嘅 when modifying another noun. When referring to time, it is more common to use 下次 or 下星期 instead.
Examples
Who is the next one?
I am waiting for the next bus.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 下次 which refers to the next time or next occasion. Using 下一個 to mean next time sounds unnatural to native speakers.
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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.
