jam6 ho4 jan4任何人
Jyutpingjam6 ho4 jan4
Yaleyahm hòh yàhn
Definition
Anybody; anyone; any person.
neutralpeople
How it's used
While 任何人 is the direct translation of anyone, it is often used in formal or written contexts. In everyday spoken Cantonese, people frequently prefer using 邊個 or 邊位 to express the same idea, especially when asking questions. Using 任何人 in casual conversation can sometimes sound slightly stiff or overly emphatic.
Examples
Has anybody here seen him?
Anyone can sign up for the competition.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use 任何人 in negative sentences where it sounds unnatural. In Cantonese, it is much more common to use 冇人 to mean nobody or not anyone, rather than combining a negative verb with 任何人.
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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.
