heoi3 je6 gaai1去夜街
Jyutpingheoi3 je6 gaai1
Yaleheui yeh gāai
Definition
To go out at night; to have a late night out.
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How it's used
This phrase specifically refers to the act of staying out late at night for social activities, often implying a sense of restlessness or a preference for nightlife. It carries a slightly informal or even parental tone, as it is frequently used by elders to question or scold younger family members for not being home at a reasonable hour. Unlike simply going out, it emphasizes the lateness of the hour rather than the destination.
Examples
Are you going out late again tonight?
He goes out late all the time and gets home very late.
Related words
Common phrases
to go out late all the time
do not go out late at night
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply going out at night for a specific purpose like buying groceries or going to work, as the term carries a connotation of leisure or aimless social activity.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
