jan4 dei6 ge3人哋嘅
Jyutpingjan4 dei6 ge3
Yaleyàhn deih ge
Definition
Other people's; belonging to others.
colloquialpeople
How it's used
Use this term to refer to someone else in a way that feels personal or slightly informal. It often carries a sense of social boundary, implying that something belongs to another person and should not be touched or interfered with. When used to refer to oneself, it can sound like a child or someone acting coy, which is a common stylistic choice in casual speech.
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Common phrases
take other people's things
mind other people's business
Common mistake
Avoid using this to refer to a specific person by name, as it is strictly for referring to others in a general, non specific sense. It is not a direct translation of the pronoun they or them.
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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.
