haan6 ding6限定
Jyutpinghaan6 ding6
Yalehaahn dihng
Definition
To restrict, limit, or set a bound that cannot be exceeded.
colloquialdaily actionsshopping
How it's used
Often used in commercial contexts to denote exclusivity or scarcity, such as limited edition products or time-sensitive offers. Unlike the more formal Mandarin usage, Cantonese speakers frequently use it as a verb to describe setting boundaries or constraints on tasks and expectations.
Examples
This discount is limited to being used today only.
Can you set a time limit for me?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using it as a direct translation for the English word 'limit' when referring to physical boundaries or speed, where 限制 or 規限 are more appropriate. Learners often confuse it with 限制, but 限定 implies a specific, often temporary, condition or scope.
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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.
