hoeng3 cin4向前
Jyutpinghoeng3 cin4
Yaleheung chìhn
Definition
Forward; ahead; in front of.
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How it's used
While 向前 is used in formal contexts, in daily speech, Cantonese speakers often prefer using the directional verb 嚟 or 去 combined with the location word 前面. Using 向前 can sound slightly more instructional or deliberate, such as when giving specific directions or describing a physical movement in a structured way.
Examples
Why do you want to step backward instead of moving forward?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 向前 with 前面. Remember that 向前 is a directional verb phrase indicating movement towards the front, whereas 前面 is a noun referring to the location itself.
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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.
