hau6 nin4後年后年
Jyutpinghau6 nin4
Yalehauh nìhn
Definition
The year after next.
neutraltime
How it's used
Time expressions in Cantonese often follow a predictable pattern of adding prefixes to denote distance from the present. While 後年 refers specifically to the year after next, speakers frequently use 大後年 to refer to the year following that. It is a very neutral term used in both casual planning and formal scheduling.
Examples
I am planning to travel to Japan the year after next.
Related words
Common phrases
this day two years from now
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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.
