hai2 syu3喺處喺处
Jyutpinghai2 syu3
Yalehái syu
Definition
To be here; to be present.
colloquialplacesdaily actions
How it's used
Interchangeable with 喺度, this variant is frequently used in written Cantonese to represent the spoken form more explicitly. While 喺度 is more common in casual text messaging, 喺處 carries the same spatial meaning of being present or located at a specific spot. It is rarely used in formal writing, which would prefer the standard 在 or 位於.
Examples
He has been waiting for you right here the whole time.
Related words
Common phrases
staying right here the whole time
waiting right here
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 喺度, but they are essentially regional or stylistic variations of the same phrase. Do not treat them as distinct words with different meanings.
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Grammar guides
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