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Definition
A moment, a short while, or a part of the day; also a unit of land measurement.
- a moment; a while; part of the day
- a unit of land measurement equal to seven mou
colloquialtime
How it's used
Refers to a short duration or a specific point in time, often used interchangeably with 陣. It carries a slightly more literary or regional nuance compared to the ubiquitous 陣, and is frequently heard in specific expressions regarding time of day.
Examples
Wait for a moment first.
Related words
Common phrases
noon
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 喺, which is the Cantonese preposition for at or in. Ensure you do not use 晌 to indicate location, as it strictly functions as a temporal marker.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
