haa6 zoi3下載下载
Jyutpinghaa6 zoi3
Yalehah joi
Definition
To download; to copy resources from the internet onto a personal electronic device.
Example
ngo5我haa6下zoi3載zo2咗ni1呢go3個cing4程sik1式。
ngo5我haa6下zoi3载zo2咗ni1呢go3个cing4程sik1式。
I downloaded this app.
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How it's used
While this term is standard in both written and spoken Cantonese, it is often replaced by the English loanword "download" in casual conversation. Using the English verb is extremely common among younger generations and in office environments. When speaking, you might hear people say "down咗" to mean "already downloaded."
Examples
The download speed of this website is very slow.
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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.
